Heyer List Rules
These rules are vital for you to learn the etiquette we expect when posting on the Heyer list. You were sent these in your welcome message, but we have also posted them on the web for your convenience. Please do take time to read them carefully, most especically the section on Posting Guidelines.
List Patronesses
Understanding the list
Introducing yourself
Posting Guidelines
Examples of Subject Headings and Acronyms
Other helpful features
Lending patronesses
Finding help on the heyer list
LIST PATRONESSES
Anne, Lady Jersey Woodley and Lisa, Mrs Gideon May-Ware .
If you are a list member then you can access the archives
of past discussions at any time. The list has been active since 1997, and
over the years we have discussed each of Heyer's books, some more than once. If you do not know how
to access the site, or find a password for yourself, see The how to page which has all the information on how to manage your
subscription and access list archives.
UNDERSTANDING THE LIST
As a new member, you may prefer to "lurk" for a time - to follow the discussions without joining in.
If you choose to do so, this will give you the opportunity to see how the list works & to become
familiar with how the discussions operate.
1. SUBEJECT HEADINGS - All list postings must have an appropriate subject in
your subject line, so that we can determine what your mail is about. Postings
about a specific book under discussion must use the chosen acronym for that
book. Off-topic posts must contain the subject OT. If you receive your mail
in the digest form, please remember to CHANGE YOUR SUBJECT HEADER before you
hit that REPLY button. The correct subject headers appear below. We do not
wish to see "Digest # 789" as a subject line.
In the next section you will see Examples of Subject Headings and Acronyms. Please take a look at the examples. As you spend more time on the list you
will get used to them and they won't seem so complicated. and also see number 6 in this section about ADMIN posts.
2. EXCESSIVE QUOTING IS NOT ALLOWED. You must turn off the automatic quoting mechanism of
your email program. At the very least, edit previous messages so that they are pertinent, and keep quoted portions to one-third or less than what
you are adding. Nested quoting is also not permitted, unless your post will not be understood without it.
3. SIGNATURE LINES must not be over three lines in length.
4. "ME TOO" posts are strongly discouraged (i.e., quoting an entire post, and
then adding one line of agreement at the end.)
5. NO PERSONAL MAIL is to be sent directly to the person rather than through the
list. Administrative questions should be sent directly to Anne, Lady Jersey Woodley and Lisa,
Mrs Gideon May-Ware .
6. DON'T SEND ADMIN POSTS. Only Patronesses may use this in the subject line. If you feel the need
to use this as a subject line then the message should go to a patroness - please do not send a
reply to any message from the List with this subject line either. This might sound draconian, but it
is this way we make sure that Administration messages are read by everyone - it means anything with an
Admin header is important for all!
7. DO NOT POST COPYRIGHTED material to the list.
8. READ ALL MAIL in your inbox or digest before replying to a question.
Someone else may have already answered a request. You may also wish to read
all your mail and then post a larger note addressing multiple topics. Each
member is allocated four posts per day, and one larger post conserves your
posts & relieves list congestion.
9. COURTESY AND BEING ON TOPIC: The purpose of this list is to promote a friendly atmosphere whereby members can freely express their opinions about Heyer's works and share information about the Regency period. Courteous and kind
behavior is expected at all times. Please keep in mind that there is a person behind the computer screen.
10.Please keep in mind that this is a GEORGETTE HEYER list. Off topic subjects are allowed, but should be kept to a minimum, as we do not wish to lose the focus of the list. The List Patronesses reserve the right to end any discussion. In addition, many topics have been discussed before, so please make use of the archives. Familiar topics found in the archives include cousins marrying, legality of sister-in-law marriages, the pronunciation of Heyer, etc. In addition, the Heyer Mailing List Companion has links to places of interest and common discussions on the list and is located at http://www.heyerlist.org.
This does not mean that Off-Topic subjects cannot be posted, but please
think twice about continuing an off-topic thread. Then think a third or
fourth time. Consider that you can always continue the discussion in
private e-mails. Consider whether the majority of the other 400 members
wish to read long, off-topic threads.
POSTING GUIDELINES
Posting guidelines differ from list commands, which are discussed on the how to page. These are
the rules on list etiquette - very important indeed!Examples of On Topic Subjects:
Examples of Off Topic Subjects, which must be labeled "OT":
Amongst other things you will find web pages of Notes and Queries on
many of
Heyer's novels. These include slang, outlines of battles, coaching information, dress, and a host of other information.
The list encourages people to volunteer to research and post these sites and your are welcome to volunteer to
research your favourite book.
You can also access the site by direct clicking from the
archives page.
OTHER HELPFUL FEATURES
Take time to browse the Heyer-list home page and especially these rules if you are
a member.
FINDING HELP ON THE HEYER LIST
At some stage you might need general help or want to ask a question. If you cannot find what you are looking for
here or on the How to page, then you can contact a
patroness.