Listserves are discussions pertaining to specific topics that are facilitated by electronic mail. They provide a communication tool for members to discuss issues of mutual concern and create great networking opportunities. You can post questions or responses to questions, or just comment on the topic at hand.

Access to the lists is free to NAEOP members. Members will be able to subscribe or unsubscribe by signing up on the “mailing list” link on NAEOP’s home page www.naeop.org.

Listserve etiquette

As a courtesy to others - and to protect yourself - please follow these etiquette guidelines when using the NAEOP's listserve service.
1. Use a brief, clear and descriptive entry on the "Subject" line.

2. Please be sure to include your full name, affiliation(s) and e-mail address at the bottom of your posting.

3. Be sure the topic you are discussing is appropriate for the list.

4. When replying to a listserve message, please direct your reply to the proper person or group of users.

* When you simply hit the "reply" button on a listserve message, the
entire list will receive your reply. If the original message requires you to reply to the list, or if you want your comments to be seen by the entire list, simply use the "reply" option.

* However, if you wish to reply only to the person who sent the
original message, make note of the sender's e-mail address and compose a new message to that user alone.

5. Do not use the listserve to send angry, critical or emotionally charged messages. If you have a conflict with someone on the list, send that person a private e-mail message. Do not air your grievances publicly through the listserve.

6. Use sentence-case (both uppercase and lowercase) letters in your message. USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS THE E-MAIL EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING and is considered rude by some people.

7. Do not use the listserve as an advertising medium for your company, product or service.

8. Use humor and sarcasm sparingly. Humor in e-mail messages can easily be misinterpreted; remarks that you think are funny can come across as rude to others. Often, adding a smiley face helps show you are joking.