Please Read!

OPN POSTING GUIDELINES

All new members are automatically placed in a moderated status (their messages must be approved by a moderator before they will be sent to the list). Once a member demonstrates that they will consistently follow the posting guidelines, they will be taken off of moderated status; however, any member can be placed in a moderated status at any time.

Members are asked to use People First Language.

Respect each other's opinions. We're all entitled to have them. If a member posts something that you disagree with, agree to disagree. Express your opinion on the subject matter, but also accept theirs. Remember, while the main emphasis of the list is parents, we have many professionals who are also on the list. Many of these professionals are also parents. Please treat each other with respect. The list is no place for sarcasm or belittling others. Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Flaming and arguing will not be tolerated. Arguments should be taken off the list to be resolved. Members who disregard this rule may be subject to moderation, suspension, removal and/or banning. Let's keep the list a positive, uplifting experience for everyone.
Conversations should be "group" oriented. If you're going to have a one to one dialogue, please take it to email off the list. Feel free to email other listmembers privately. Every member's message includes their email address in the header information (From:...). By joining the list, it is assumed that you are open to sharing advice and information, on or off the list. Resist the urge to reply to every single post to the list or condense your thoughts into one or two posts per topic. For example, if you have emails from five different people in your Inbox on the same subject at the same time and you want to post a comment, read all of them and then condense your comments into one post instead of replying five times to the same thread.
When replying to a post, DO NOT include the entire post you are answering - IT IS REDUNDANT. Only quote a few relevant lines for clarity and always delete the "footers" and advertising at the end of the message before sending to the list. If you scroll to the end of the email, you will see a reminder that reads as follows (please read & heed) -

[-- MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please trim original post before sending to the list
and don't forget to delete everything below this line. --]
Please change the subject line of a post if your reply differs from the content of the original post. Changing the subject line when replying makes the posts easier to follow. It also makes it much easier to search back and find information you may have misplaced. DO NOT have a subject line that reads "Digest Number..." - if you are on digest & you want to reply to a message, change the subject line to match the subject of the post you are replying to. Don't forget to delete the digest from your message if your email software automatically inserts it with your reply.
DO take advantage of the message archives. We encourage you to look back through previous messages for information BEFORE asking someone to re-post it. There have been times we've seen the same information posted 3-5 times in as many days. This creates a volume of repetitious information for those on Digest version. All old messages can be found in the list archives at the homepage http://groups.yahoo.com/group/okla-parent-network
When posting to the list, use common sense. DO NOT reveal information that you would not want certain people to know because the very nature of email IS NOT PRIVATE. Just because this is a restricted list, DOES NOT mean that you can disclose confidential information about yourself or your family & expect it to remain private. There are several hundred people on this list. Use your own discretion, post at your own risk & take responsibility for your own actions.
If you like to send articles that you find on the Internet, please try to limit the number sent on a given day or space them out. If they're especially long, just send the key points and a url where readers can go to view or download the entire article. DO NOT send virus warnings, chain emails or urban legends to the list. The listserv is configured to strip attachments from messages so getting a virus through the list is not an issue. There are other ways that members can keep themselves informed of Internet security without the use of the listserv.
To protect us from unwanted viruses, the list is set up to NOT accept attachments or forwarded messages. If you want to forward something, you'll have to copy and paste it into your message.
DO NOT send address changes & requests for info about your subscription to the entire list. There are command addresses at the bottom of every post to the list for unsubscribing & changing your subscription options. If you need to change your address, you can get info on the Yahoogroups website or the OPN website. If you want to help someone join the list, send them to the OPN website on Yahoogroups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/okla-parent-network or to our home page at http://www.okparentnetwork.org
DO NOT rely on the listowner or moderators to tutor you on how to use your computer or navigate the website. We have busy, growing families, too and limited time. DO help yourself by referring to this FAQ and the links on the Yahoogroups website. If you still cannot find the info you need, then email us at okla-parent-network @ yahoogroups.com
Some of us tend to use too many abbreviations, so it helps to "spell things out" at least every now & then - especially the first time you send it in a post, or if you're new to the list, or addressing something that hasn't come up in awhile.
Suggestion - It is much easier for folks to respond to requests for help if each person would identify who they are, where they are and the age and nature of their child's disability. If you don't want to name your specific town or school district, give us a general idea, i.e., Tulsa area, southeastern Oklahoma, etc.
I know some of us hate labels, but when we see a generic request for help getting services, it helps to know if you're asking about help for a child with behavioral problems, getting an HTS, IEP problems, more involved medical issues, etc. Everyone on the list is so helpful, but it's hard to give any advice without at least knowing the child's age, general location, and description of the problem. And please sign your messages (first & last name). We all like to know who we're talking to.
To access the list archives and other features offered on the Yahoogroups website, you must have a Yahoo ID & password. You can obtain a Yahoo ID from their website by following the instructions provided there. Go to Yahoogroups and follow the links & instructions provided there.

These guidelines are subject to change, so review them often and particularly when you have a question or need help with your subscription.

POSTING IS A PRIVILEGE - USE IT WISELY

There are three levels of posting privileges:

Post without moderation - member's post are sent to the list automatically
Post with moderation - member's post are reviewed by a moderator and can be accepted or rejected
Unable to post - members in this status are able to read the list but cannot post to the list

Anyone who violates the posting guidelines repeatedly may be subjected to moderation or have their posting privileges suspended at the discretion of the listowner.

What's New
powered by FreeFind