Specifics include:

1. Any discriminatory comments that refer to race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political persuasion, body type, physical or mental health and or access issues.

2. Arguing with or flaming other subscribers.

3. SPAM: none of us have time to read advertisements in our mailboxes. DigitalEve members may refer to their own sites, businesses, products or services when relevant to the discussion, but not to pyramid schemes, mass mailings, etc. From time to time a Steering Committee member may forward a word from our sponsors to the list, but this is in recognition of a sponsorship arrangement that supports DigitalEve's training, outreach and social events.

4. Illegal conduct or conduct that threatens the safety, privacy, or integrity of other members of the list.

5. Any comments of a libelous nature are not allowed. This list is not a place to rant. Thoughtful reviews of products and services are allowed, i.e. "poor reviews", but badmouthing is not acceptable.

6. Any information about the members on this List is not to be shared outside of this List without the permission of the person involved.

7. Please DO NOT put on display or show any messages from this List to outsiders without first REMOVING all HEADERS --- e-mail addresses and information within this List is private and only meant for DigitalEve List subscribers.

Conflict Resolution:

A Conflict Resolution Form is available for members to provide details of offensive behaviour on the mailing list.

Violation Procedures:

E-mail traffic that violates guideline points 1 & 2 will result in immediate unsubscription from the list. Violations of points 3, 4 and 5 will be served with a warning on first and second offenses by the manager or another member of the SC. Third offenses will be dealt with by an immediate suspension from the list pending discussion among the steering committee members. The SC reserves the right to determine what suspension is appropriate for each offense.