Welcome to the Deep Ellum list. I'm Sam Crutsinger and I'll be your host. The list is built for people involved with Deep Ellum whether it's as a resident, a business owner, or as someone who just likes the area. 

The neighborhood is the thread that brings us together here, however that's not all we have to talk about on this list. Let's start out by laying down the list rules:

I find that, in general, people are able to be civil so don't expect much in the way of moderation from me unless you break the rules.

• Talk about what you want to. This list doesn't have to be limited to Deep Ellum. I want people to feel free to talk about whatever they're interested in talking about as long as it's not abusive or illegal. That means that there's no Off-Topic posting because there's no set topic to begin with. 
• All messages must have an email subject and the subject must be valid for the content of the email. In other words, if the topic drifts into another subject, update the subject so people know if they want to read that post or not.
• Replies must be trimmed and kept concise. There is NO TOP POSTING. It's a disgusting habit and will result in the offender paying a fine in beer. Any text that's not relevant to the current email should be removed. For proper reply etiquette/formatting look here. -> (Inline Replying)
  
• The LISTMOM is "He Who Must Be Obeyed."
  
• If you haven't been crowned as a LISTMOM by an actual LISTMOM, then you are not a LISTMOM. It doesn't matter if you're the Mayor of Deep Ellum. It's not your job to act like you own the place in here.  Feel free to inform people that you find what they're saying is inappropriate, but until I think it's inappropriate, the discussion is still open. Complaints can be sent to the list owner.
  
• SPAM is not welcome. If you don't know if what you're about to send might be considered SPAM, then email the list owner before you send it to the group.

Rules subject to change.

This list is for public discourse. Replies will be sent to everybody on the list. Don't be shy.

If you want to send notices about events, concerts, daily specials, or other whatnot happening in Deep Ellum, this is a good place to do it, however generally unwanted solicitations are verboten. In other words, NO SPAM! I think its important to report any car break-ins, robberies, and other violent crimes here so we all know what's happening. 

This list is for group discussion. When you reply to a message, you're replying to the list. If you want to make private replies, you'll have to address them manually.

I'm just a resident who's lived in a warehouse loft here in Deep Ellum since 1997 and I want to see it get back to what it once was. Let's strengthen the community spirit. Let's bring more business into the neighborhood. Let's cut down on crime. Let's get our old Deep Ellum back!

Sam Crutsinger

LISTMOM

samcrut@confidencebay.com

Deep Ellum Resident since 1997

PS: This list is not affiliated with the Deep Ellum Foundation or the Deep Ellum Association or any group at all for that matter, but members of all of those groups are welcome to use this forum as common ground to talk over the future of Deep Ellum.