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This is a regular posting of the ASAPM charter. You can also view a
copy of the ASAPM charter at:
http://www.algebra.com/~asapm/Charter.txt
You can ask the moderators questions or provide comments by e-mailing us
at:
asapm...@stump.algebra.com
Newsgroup charters are considered fixed and cannot be effectively
changed. Please note that the list of moderators at the end are those
who were moderating at the start of ASAPM and not necessarily the
current list of moderators. Please consult the guidelines for the
latest list of moderators.
Thanks,
The ASAPM Moderation Team
----------------
For your newsgroups file:
alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated Mutual assistance and help..
(Moderated)
Group submission address: as...@stump.algebra.com
Moderator contact address: asapm...@stump.algebra.com
Newsgroup alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated has been successfully
discussed
in alt.config. We expect it to have large amount of traffic
soon. Please create this moderated newsgroup.
CHARTER:
alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated (ASAPM) is a moderated newsgroup
for the discussion of all subjects concerning anxiety and panic
disorders, including related disorders such as depression and
self-injury. It is intended for the support of sufferers of these
disorders and their families and friends.
Almost anything is on topic if it pertains to dealing with anxiety
and related disorders, medication, therapy, coping techniques, etc.,
including proven alternative approaches and leading edge research.
Off topic posts are a valuable contributor to community building and
posts of this type are welcome. Humorous posts are doubly welcome.
To assist those who may not wish to read them, such posts should be
clearly marked with "OT" at the beginning of the Subject line.
The following types of posts are not allowed.
a. All attacks, abuse, flames and provocation against any person or
group. This would include posts severely critical of mainstream
treatments such as medication and therapy. Flaming is defined as
abuse, insults, harassment, suggestive slurs, and ad hominem
attacks. Provocation is defined as content primarily intended to
incite aggravation, indignation, or outrage. Comments pertaining
to discussions in other newsgroups, web groups or email lists, or
of members of these groups may also be seen as provocation.
b. Posts skeptical of the general validity of anxiety disorders and
proven treatments. Posts whose purpose or desired effect is to
frighten people from continuing their prescribed treatment.
Common sense advice based on proven or substantial anecdotal
evidence as provided on general anxiety forums that is given with
the purpose of supporting posters is permissible.
c. Excessive discussion of moderation policy or performance.
Reasonable discussion of moderation policy and performance will
be allowed, so long as the discussion does not disrupt the normal
operation of the group and all messages comply with the other
posting rules. Any decision regarding changes to the charter or
moderation guidelines will always be subject to a vote of the
moderators. It is preferred that questions, comments or complaints
regarding moderation policies or performance be mailed directly to
asapm...@stump.algebra.com. Questions, comments and complaints
will be dealt with as promptly as schedules permit, usually within
a few days.
d. Abuse of moderators, either in posts submitted to this newsgroup,
or in email, is strictly prohibited. See above for the current
overview of what is considered abuse.
Since it is not possible for the moderators to assess compliance with
copyright law of every post, liability for posting of copyrighted
material lies with the poster.
The moderators reserve the right to cancel posts that are
auto-approved if at least two moderators agree that the post violated
the posting criteria. Posts which appear on the newsgroup that have
not been approved by the moderators will also be cancelled.
Other posting rules and criteria, as set out in the document entitled
"Moderators Guidelines for ASAPM" also apply. Interpretation of the
posting rules, criteria and Moderator Guidelines are subject to the
judgment of the moderators.
The moderators have the right to modify rules stated in the
"Moderators Guidelines for ASAPM", by a vote of the moderators where
two thirds of the moderators vote yes. The current moderation
guidelines and posting rules will always be available in this
document. This charter, and the "Moderators Guidelines for ASAPM" will
be posted to ASAPM every two weeks. They can also be requested from
the moderators by emailing asapm...@stump.algebra.com.
All new moderators will be subject to a period of probation of at
least four weeks, but not more than eight weeks. A probationary
moderator will be allowed to manually approve or reject a post and
vote on auto-approve and auto-reject status, but may not participate
in any other vote. If a probationary moderator is uncertain as to the
application of any posting rule, they are expected to consult with a
non-probationary moderator.
A new probationary moderator will be elected by a majority vote of
the existing non-probationary moderators. A probationary moderator
can be removed by a majority vote of the non-probationary moderators
at any time. A probationary moderator will no longer be probationary,
and will become a moderator with full rights, by a unanimous vote of
non-probationary moderators. If unanimous consent of the
non-probationary moderators cannot be obtained within a period of
eight weeks, then the probationary moderator will be removed.
An existing moderator may be removed by a unanimous vote of the other
moderators.
For the purposes of a vote, the words "majority", "unanimous", and
"two thirds" are defined in relation to the number of moderators who
are present. All votes must be taken via email. A moderator is
"present" if they are available to respond via email. If a moderator
will not be available via email for a period of time they should
notify the remaining moderators when they leave and when they return.
A moderator will be considered not present from the time they leave to
the time they return. If a vote is called, and a moderator does not
respond for a period of 72 hours, they will be considered not present
for the vote.
Comments:
Moderation Relay Approved by moderator...@isc.org February 25,
2003
Justification:
A search of Google Groups (<http://groups.google.com>) over a ninety
day period from 01/01/2003 to 03/31/2003 for posts from posters
who have publicly indicated they will post at ASAPM produced 2,420
results for an average of approximatly 27 posts per day.
Proponents/Moderators:
Daniel R. Rhodes <as...@drrhodes.org>
Vashti Thompson <vas...@chello.nl>
David Chamberlain <david.ch...@attglobal.net>
Anna S. <gre...@planet.nl>
--
========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ==========
Contact the moderators at: asapm...@stump.algebra.com
The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
copy of the ASAPM charter at:
http://www.algebra.com/~asapm/Charter.txt
You can ask the moderators questions or provide comments by e-mailing us
at:
asapm...@stump.algebra.com
Newsgroup charters are considered fixed and cannot be effectively
changed. Please note that the list of moderators at the end are those
who were moderating at the start of ASAPM and not necessarily the
current list of moderators. Please consult the guidelines for the
latest list of moderators.
Thanks,
The ASAPM Moderation Team
----------------
For your newsgroups file:
alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated Mutual assistance and help..
(Moderated)
Group submission address: as...@stump.algebra.com
Moderator contact address: asapm...@stump.algebra.com
Newsgroup alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated has been successfully
discussed
in alt.config. We expect it to have large amount of traffic
soon. Please create this moderated newsgroup.
CHARTER:
alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated (ASAPM) is a moderated newsgroup
for the discussion of all subjects concerning anxiety and panic
disorders, including related disorders such as depression and
self-injury. It is intended for the support of sufferers of these
disorders and their families and friends.
Almost anything is on topic if it pertains to dealing with anxiety
and related disorders, medication, therapy, coping techniques, etc.,
including proven alternative approaches and leading edge research.
Off topic posts are a valuable contributor to community building and
posts of this type are welcome. Humorous posts are doubly welcome.
To assist those who may not wish to read them, such posts should be
clearly marked with "OT" at the beginning of the Subject line.
The following types of posts are not allowed.
a. All attacks, abuse, flames and provocation against any person or
group. This would include posts severely critical of mainstream
treatments such as medication and therapy. Flaming is defined as
abuse, insults, harassment, suggestive slurs, and ad hominem
attacks. Provocation is defined as content primarily intended to
incite aggravation, indignation, or outrage. Comments pertaining
to discussions in other newsgroups, web groups or email lists, or
of members of these groups may also be seen as provocation.
b. Posts skeptical of the general validity of anxiety disorders and
proven treatments. Posts whose purpose or desired effect is to
frighten people from continuing their prescribed treatment.
Common sense advice based on proven or substantial anecdotal
evidence as provided on general anxiety forums that is given with
the purpose of supporting posters is permissible.
c. Excessive discussion of moderation policy or performance.
Reasonable discussion of moderation policy and performance will
be allowed, so long as the discussion does not disrupt the normal
operation of the group and all messages comply with the other
posting rules. Any decision regarding changes to the charter or
moderation guidelines will always be subject to a vote of the
moderators. It is preferred that questions, comments or complaints
regarding moderation policies or performance be mailed directly to
asapm...@stump.algebra.com. Questions, comments and complaints
will be dealt with as promptly as schedules permit, usually within
a few days.
d. Abuse of moderators, either in posts submitted to this newsgroup,
or in email, is strictly prohibited. See above for the current
overview of what is considered abuse.
Since it is not possible for the moderators to assess compliance with
copyright law of every post, liability for posting of copyrighted
material lies with the poster.
The moderators reserve the right to cancel posts that are
auto-approved if at least two moderators agree that the post violated
the posting criteria. Posts which appear on the newsgroup that have
not been approved by the moderators will also be cancelled.
Other posting rules and criteria, as set out in the document entitled
"Moderators Guidelines for ASAPM" also apply. Interpretation of the
posting rules, criteria and Moderator Guidelines are subject to the
judgment of the moderators.
The moderators have the right to modify rules stated in the
"Moderators Guidelines for ASAPM", by a vote of the moderators where
two thirds of the moderators vote yes. The current moderation
guidelines and posting rules will always be available in this
document. This charter, and the "Moderators Guidelines for ASAPM" will
be posted to ASAPM every two weeks. They can also be requested from
the moderators by emailing asapm...@stump.algebra.com.
All new moderators will be subject to a period of probation of at
least four weeks, but not more than eight weeks. A probationary
moderator will be allowed to manually approve or reject a post and
vote on auto-approve and auto-reject status, but may not participate
in any other vote. If a probationary moderator is uncertain as to the
application of any posting rule, they are expected to consult with a
non-probationary moderator.
A new probationary moderator will be elected by a majority vote of
the existing non-probationary moderators. A probationary moderator
can be removed by a majority vote of the non-probationary moderators
at any time. A probationary moderator will no longer be probationary,
and will become a moderator with full rights, by a unanimous vote of
non-probationary moderators. If unanimous consent of the
non-probationary moderators cannot be obtained within a period of
eight weeks, then the probationary moderator will be removed.
An existing moderator may be removed by a unanimous vote of the other
moderators.
For the purposes of a vote, the words "majority", "unanimous", and
"two thirds" are defined in relation to the number of moderators who
are present. All votes must be taken via email. A moderator is
"present" if they are available to respond via email. If a moderator
will not be available via email for a period of time they should
notify the remaining moderators when they leave and when they return.
A moderator will be considered not present from the time they leave to
the time they return. If a vote is called, and a moderator does not
respond for a period of 72 hours, they will be considered not present
for the vote.
Comments:
Moderation Relay Approved by moderator...@isc.org February 25,
2003
Justification:
A search of Google Groups (<http://groups.google.com>) over a ninety
day period from 01/01/2003 to 03/31/2003 for posts from posters
who have publicly indicated they will post at ASAPM produced 2,420
results for an average of approximatly 27 posts per day.
Proponents/Moderators:
Daniel R. Rhodes <as...@drrhodes.org>
Vashti Thompson <vas...@chello.nl>
David Chamberlain <david.ch...@attglobal.net>
Anna S. <gre...@planet.nl>
--
========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ==========
Contact the moderators at: asapm...@stump.algebra.com
The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
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