A group of divers here in Timor-Leste have
gotten together and created the Timor Divers Network. Its based around a
mailing list and is intended to connect those of us that dive in Timor-Leste.
The description of it is below, as well as the instructions for
subscribing. We'd love to see you on the list.
Please feel free to forward this on to
other divers that you know. The more divers that are on the list, the more
effective it will be.
Regards,
Greg
Statement
of purpose
The purpose of the Timor Divers Network is
to bring together those who enjoy scuba
diving in Timor-Leste. It has
been started by a group of scuba divers living in Timor-Leste with the
belief that through the exchange information and ideas among scuba divers
we can make the sport more accessible and enjoyable for all, reinforce
good practices among recreational divers and promote the sport in Timor-Leste.
The Network is based around an e-mail list and
is an open, voluntary and free
association of enthusiasts.
The
Timor Divers Network supports:
- Safe diving through proper certification
and training.
- Open and free exchange of information
among divers.
- Respect for the environment, local
communities and the laws of Timor-Leste,
particularly with regard to the protection of marine species and
habitats.
Network
content
It is envisaged that individual divers
could use the Network for:
- Finding dive buddies
- Exchanging dive site information
- Swapping equipment
Web
Site
There is a web site in development, but it
is not quite ready yet. You will get an
e-mail when its ready. Please feel free to comment on the web site,
offer suggestions, and to offer content through the mailing list.
The address for the site is: www.timordivers.net
Joining
the Network
The Timor Divers Network can be joined by
sending an e-mail addressed to:
majordomo@psg.com
Then, put the following line in the body (text area) of your message. You
don't need to put in a subject.
subscribe dive
You will then receive two replies, one of them a confirmation e-mail that
will ask you to authenticate your subscription. To
authenticate, you should copy the authentication code into the body of a
blank e-mail. If your e-mail window is too small to fit the
entire code, then you can put it on two lines, but you must put a
backslash at the break. For instance, if the authorization code
is:
auth 061f4a1ed0e06d02a8f2ad5dce1ea419 subscribe dive joediver@mydomain.com
If won't fit, or you are using Outlook or Outlook Express, then
you need to break it into two lines using a backslash. For
example:
auth 061f4a1ed0e06d01a8f2ad5dce1ea419 \
[note the space
subscribe dive joediver@mydomain.com
before the backslash]
If you have problems, or this just seems like too much bother, then send
an e-mail to the following address and and we'll take care of getting you
subscribed:
Below are the guidelines for the list,
please respect them:
--> Please keep your postings and comments related to Diving in Timor.
The
Timor Diver’s Network is devoted to support of
scuba diving in Timor
Leste, to sharing news, tips, information and
discussion about related
topics.
--> The Timor Divers Network would like to encourage discussion on
topics of
general interest, however, please conduct extended
back and forth
privately or in other forums. (The facilitators
reserve the right to
determine when a discussion has run its course.)
--> English is the primary language of the list. ** Occasional**
time-urgent
postings in other languages are ok when
translation can not be done
quickly. (Please try to provide an English
language summary.)
--> Messages are not screened beforehand. Timor Divers Network is open
and
public.
--> Think before you post. One of the main reasons people
drop off lists is
because of the volume of material, so avoid
duplicate or trivial
postings.
--> Refrain from abusive language and attacks on individuals.
--> General nods of assent or vague expressions of disagreement don't
add
anything -- so avoid them. Non-specific criticism
of postings is not
helpful; confine any comment to specific
differences with the facts or
opinion of a posting. (Try to back your response
with alternative facts
and do not repeat the same point over and over.)
Sarcasm and irony don't
travel well cross-culturally; you are likely to be
misunderstood. (Many
items, especially news reports, are posted for
informational purposes
and may not reflect the views of the poster or
anyone currently on the
list.)
--> If you wish to respond to the entire list, make sure that 
is in the 'To:' line of your reply message.
--> Avoid repeating the contents of previous postings. If you need to
quote
from an earlier posting, include only those parts
to which you are
directly responding (not the whole thing).
--> Confine your postings to text. Do not send graphics, formatted WEB
pages, encoded attachments, binary files, or
formatted word processor
files. Not everyone can convert or read them. If
you have a large file
or graphic you want people to see, send a note
with a pointer to a web
or gopher site.
