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Cross Posting
The topics for the lists here are fairly tightly defined.  We realize there will be a lot of spill over between lists and some topics may well fit into more than one list. If you want to start a new topic just pick the list you think is best suited and go for it. Once a thread is started in one list it would be best to leave it on that list and not continue it on another list.  The easiest way to ensure you continue in the same list is to use reply to add your comments.  Please do not post the same message to more than one list.

Guidelines for Posting
Many of the discussions on GMCtechNET (especially Design) can be considered to be brainstorming.
The basic rules for brainstorming are:
    - critique the idea in order to figure out how to get it to work, and
    - always keep in mind that the goal is never to kill an idea, but to explore it.

Remember, gems are often found buried in the overburden. No idea is too wild to discuss seriously and diplomatically. Anything goes, as long as it can be done safely. We are here to explore experimental ideas, not bash them.

Definitely Off Topic Content for All Lists

• Politics
• Religion
• Virus Warnings, no matter how threatening or severe

Signature Lines
Please keep your signature lines as short as possible.

Mail Format
Please do not post in HTML format.  If you don't know how to turn off HTML just ask.

The Absolute Bottom Line on Posting Etiquette
Responsible posting etiquette is essential at all times. Members who disagree with the appropriateness of a posting should first contact the other party by private email and make their views known directly. Please use courtesy, respect and discretion in any such discussions. Public embarrassment of any member via the list is not acceptable. Remember; absolutely no flaming.  This includes off-list flames in response to on-list messages. Violations of these guidelines will result in two private warnings to the offending party. A third violation will result in the party being removed from the list. Extreme email aggressiveness (such as mail-bombing or threats) shall be deemed grounds for immediate removal from the list. All such actions shall be solely at the discretion of the GMCtechNET hosts.

Before getting upset by a posting, keep the following in mind:
Email gives no emotional clues to the writer’s attitude.  If a message seems insulting or derogatory consider the following before you respond.

• The message may seem insulting because you have misunderstood the writer’s intent.
       The best response may be just asking for a clarification or assuming you have misunderstood
• The message is in response to one of your messages that has been misunderstood
       Maybe an apology is in order, if so do it off line and then apologize to the group if necessary
• The sender is a twit
       Responding to a twit just provides positive re-enforcement for his actions, it would be better to discuss it with the hosts, please do this off line.

The commercial side of things
Limited commercial messages are fine, especially if they directly relate to the topic being discussed, or if they are announcing a product born from discussions on this list. The Design Forum is meant to be used as a sounding board for developing new products for the GMC motor home.

Message Formatting
Messages submitted will at times be quite lengthy.  It would be helpful if you would format your response so that it is easy to understand what you are responding to.  Include only the relevant portion of the previous message in your response and trim out the rest.  It is best if you include the clip from the previous message before your response as opposed to after.  The list server software will automatically reject messages with more than 20 lines of contiguous quoted text.

 It may be helpful in long messages to break the quoted message into sections and insert your comments between the segments.  This makes it easier for other readers to understand exactly what your comments are referencing