ADMIN: Take Heed - Revised Humongous Bigfile

[hpfgu_elves]

No: HPFGUIDX 132079

An elf clad in a freshly starched pillowcase slowly makes her way 
through 
the discussions filling the HPFGU Great Hall and steps to  the 
podium at the front, holding in her arms a file that is both 
*Humongous* and *Big*. . . .

The crowd noise dies down.  Voices are heard whispering, 
It's 'Advanced Potions,' isn't it?"  
"No, it's a new 
Humongous Bigfile!"  As the elf nods, the voice 
asks, "What did you change?"

The elf snaps her fingers, and a six-foot roll of parchment appears, 
which she hands to the curious listies.  It reads:

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CHANGES TO THE HUMONGOUS BIGFILE

1.  Posting Limits.  We are asking members to try to limit their 
posts to three per day.  This is not a hard and fast rule, but 
excessive posting will be considered a violation of list rules.  If 
you don't post for a week, this does not mean you can send 21 posts 
on the seventh day.  You will look like a list hog.

2.  Combining.  If you're responding to multiple posts on the same 
topic, please combine them.  We also provide tips on how to do it.  
If you combine effectively, you won't have a problem with the 
posting limits.

3.  One-liners.  They have been banned.  It's a rare point that can 
be made effectively in a single sentence.  

4.  We have added tips on constructing good posts, and on how to 
express opinions without inflaming your fellow listmembers.  Among 
these tips:  Please don't post unless you have a canon point to add 
to 
the discussion, and please don't post just to reiterate your point.  
We are a diverse group, and we're not going to agree on everything.  
Once your point is made, let it drop.

5.  Other assorted language tweaks.  Especially in the grammar 
section.

6.  List Elves.  We took out the list of list elves.  Instead, the 
list of current elves will be kept in a separate Admin file.

7.  Other Resources.  Rearranging to highlight the VFAQs and the 
Recommended Posts database.

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Looking up from the parchment, a listie asked, "Can we have copies?"

"Of course.  Copies are being distributed in a separate message by e-
owl even as we speak.  Or, you can find it here:

http://www.hpfgu.org.uk/HBF_14June2005.html

Please read it.  And as always, if you have 
any questions, contact the List Elves at hpforgrownups-
owner at yahoogroups.com."

A loud crack is heard and the elf disappears, leaving only a shout 
of "Thanks for listening!  And happy reading while you wait for 
HBP!" in her wake.