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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Dear Droolers,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'> </span></font><font color=black face=Arial><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>The moderators are tired of the
controversy that arises when posts are rejected. We all try hard to keep the
Drool a safe and pleasant place for everyone. We work hard to keep things
equal and balanced. What we ask of one, we ask of
everyone. Why? Because we have had many complaints from members,
looked at the complaints, and then said as a moderating group that everyone
would be treated the same, no matter who they were. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>After much consideration, the moderators
have decided to stop rejecting posts for a period of at least 2 months. The
only posts rejected during that time will be posts that are too big or posts
that have attachments like the full Daily Drool Digest. All other posts
will go through regardless of content, subject, author, etc. We want to
try this for a couple of months, and then if needed, we may decide to resume
moderating again.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>The rules still need to be respected, and
the moderators will step in if needed. Remember, this is a basset list. If you
have concerns as a member, please feel free to e-mail </span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'><a
href="mailto:sandy@animalnature.com" title="mailto:sandy@animalnature.com"><font
color=black title="mailto:sandy@animalnature.com"><span
title="mailto:sandy@animalnature.com"><span style='color:windowtext'>sandy@animalnature.com</span></span></font></a><font
color=black><span style='color:black'>. <U1:CITY u2:st="on"><U1:PLACE u2:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Sandy</U1:PLACE></U1:CITY></st1:City></st1:place>
will </span></font>do <font color=black><span style='color:black'>her best to
help with whatever the problem is but will not get involved with
member-to-member differences. You also can still send e-mail to </span></font>dailydrool-moderators@dailydrool.org<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> as we are not turning our backs on the
list. We are just trying something different for a time. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Please remember if you post to the Drool
during this time, you are solely responsible for the content of your post and
any repercussions that come from it. The moderators will not respond to e-mails
complaining about the contents of the posts or reports of private e-mails between
Droolers during this time, unless we really have to step in to stop a fire. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Here is a recap of the rules just to
re-fresh you. <U1:CITY u2:st="on"><U1:PLACE u2:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Nancy</U1:PLACE></U1:CITY></st1:City></st1:place> wrote these rules</span></font><font
color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;color:blue'> </span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>when the drool first started.<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> We have followed them and have had
to add a few more because the list has grown so large and other problems have
came up along the way.</span></font><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'> </span></font>With
growth comes change.<font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>The Mod Squad<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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color:blue'> </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333;font-weight:bold'>THE DAILY DROOL is not the place for
flames in any form. If this rule is broken, the offending subscriber will be
removed from the list. <br>
Deliberate attempts to disrupt the list, use it to discuss other topics
unrelated to basset hounds, or use it as a format for position statements or
axe-grinding will be frowned upon and the offenders will be asked by the
moderators to cease. THE DAILY DROOL is, first and foremost, a place for people
who love basset hounds. <br>
Only rescue or Basset Hound BHCA Club fundraising posts are acceptable. No
commercial posting of any kind is allowed on the list. Please keep fundraising
posts to an initial announcement, perhaps followed up by a final reminder
before the fundraiser is over. <br>
Members of the Daily Drool under no circumstances should use the list to 'pick
off' addresses for the purpose of sending *unwanted* email - chain, spam,
commercial or otherwise. Failure to adhere to the rule will result in
suspension of membership.</span></font></b><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:#333333'><br>
</span></font><b><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;font-weight:bold'>The
sale of basset hound puppies via THE DAILY DROOL is prohibited although litter
announcements and puppy updates are most welcome. Rescue and adoption placement
requests are acceptable postings as well. </span></font></b><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:#333333'><br>
</span></font><b><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;font-weight:bold'>Prior
to being posted on the Drool, all messages are reviewed for appropriateness by
the moderators. Inappropriate messages sent to the list, including but not
limited to posts that are abusive, offensive, designed to disrupt the friendly
Drool environment, or do not otherwise adhere to the Drool Rules may be
rejected at the moderators’ discretion.</span></font></b><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:#333333'><br>
</span></font><b><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;font-weight:bold'>Because
members tend to be passionate and care deeply about certain issues, there will
be times when members disagree with one another. Friendly disagreements and
discussion are encouraged, both on and off list, provided that members remain
respectful of one another and other Droolers. If a member receives a private
e-mail from another member that is abusive, harassing in nature, or offensive,
the member should calmly ask the offending person to stop sending him/her
private e-mail messages. If the offender continues to e-mail after being asked
to stop, the member should report the incident to the moderators and forward
all correspondence between the two parties, including but not limited to the
request to the offending member to cease e-mail communication. The moderators
will determine what action, if any, needs to be taken at that point</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>. All members will be held to the same standers.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><br>
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ANYONE NOT ON OUR DAILY DROOL SUBSCRIBER LIST IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND WILL
RESULT IN IMMEDIATE<font color="#333333"><span style='color:#333333'> AND
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size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333;font-weight:bold'>None of the aforementioned is intended to
stifle discussion; it *is* intended to ensure that problems do not arise and
take over civilized, thoughtful discussions. These rules have been developed to
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