Date: Sat, 30 Mar 1996 19:40:13 -0700
Subject:  Draft info sheet for this list


I've had some comments from Malgosia which I have incorporated into
the draft, mainly that we need not spell out what reasonable behavior
is because people already know how to carry on a discussion. 

I expect we don't need to spell out any legalistic rules, procedures
and such either.  

Jerry, please post that segment from the au-top-sy info sheet that
you showed me, I like it.

I imagine that we need spend little time on the info sheet.  I
suggest that we keep the info itself to a minimal, brief statement,
and get on with some discussion.

What say you all?  [No, nobody is _required_ to speak.]

Lisa

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