The purpose of this group is to discuss bicycling advocacy and issues. We need to discuss how to get more people bicycling, and we need to discuss the problems that prevent them from doing so. While this group will promote bicycling as transportation, all people who ride bicycles on a regular basis are welcome, and all kinds of bicycling are considered desirable. Members are asked:
1) To keep messages to the point and only as long as necessary to make that point.
2) To have something to say whenever posting (avoid "me too!" messages).
3) To not quote everything that was previously said. Short quotes are fine.
4) To not post copyrighted articles or stories from elsewhere in their entirety. Provide a URL with short quotes or a summary instead.
5) To not wander extensively off topic. A small amount of straying is no sin.
6) To be polite to other members and to be considerate of their feelings.
7) To try to understand what the other person is saying and to ask questions if necessary.
8) To never put words in the other person's mouth.
9) To never assume that you know it all.
10) To avoid rants and attacks.
11) To try to make this group worthwhile.
12) To try to use what you learn from here elsewhere.
13) To keep everyone informed of news and events related to bicycling advocacy.
14) To change your subject headings to reflect the topic actually being discussed.
NOTE: There are some additional rules provided by Yahoogroups which also apply.