The NYSDRA Listserv offers members a forum for the thoughtful exchange of ideas among those who share their interests in conflict resolution.

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All listserv participants agree to abide by the following Rules of Participation.
NYSDRA accepts no responsibility for the opinions and information posted on this site by others.

Rule 1: Do not use the forum for illegal purposes, including, but not limited to, defamation, violation of intellectual property laws, violation of antitrust or unfair competition laws or violation of criminal laws.

Rule 2: Do not intentionally interfere with or disrupt other forum members, network services, or network equipment. Commercial use is prohibited, as is distribution of unsolicited advertising, chain letters, propagation of computer worms or viruses, and use of the network to make unauthorized entry into any other machine accessible via the Forum.

Rule 3: Do not use the Forum for commercial purposes. “Commercial” as used for purposes of evaluating listserv messages means communications whose primary purpose is to advance the business or financial interests of any person or entity, or otherwise to promote a financial transaction for the benefit of the author directly or indirectly. Examples of prohibited communications include advertisements for products or services, notices regarding rental of office space, or direct solicitations of listserv members to purchase products or services. [Examples of messages that may be of financial benefit to listserv members but are not prohibited because they do not inure to the financial benefit of the author include news of job listings or position openings, or discussion of professionally-related products or services where the listserv member conveying the information is not in the business of selling the products or services. Announcements that provide useful professional information to the List members but may also have some incidental commercial benefit to the sender (e.g. an author who is a list member merely advising the List of publication of a professional book) typically would not be "commercial" for purposes of this restriction.] Do not use the listserv to promote trainings and events other than fundraisers. Non fundraising events and trainings offered by our members can be posted to our website and our monthly electronic “Event Announcement” sent to over 6000 contacts. Submit your event to events@nysdra.org for consideration.

Rule 4: Do not use this forum for any communication that could be construed in any way as support for or opposition to any candidate for a federal, state or local public office. The law providing for the NYSDRA’s tax exempt status absolutely forbids the use of NYSDRA resources or facilities, including this form, in any way that would even appear to support or oppose such a political candidate.

Sanctions for Violations of Rules
NYSDRA does not undertake editorial control of postings. However, in the event that any inappropriate posting is brought to our attention, the following action may be taken. 

1. A warning will be sent directly to the violator, with a reminder of the rules, and an explanation of the violation.
2. In the case of a second violation, the violator will be informed of the nature of the violation, and that a third violation will result in suspension from the Listserv for six months.
3. In the case of a third violation, the person will be asked to voluntarily unsubscribe within ten days. If this action does not occur within the specified time, NYSDRA’s reserves the right to remove the violator from the List. After a person has been suspended from the List for six months, the member will be eligible to re-subscribe. Re-application does not guarantee immediate reinstatement. If reinstated, the prior offenses will be disregarded, and the violation procedure will start again. If not reinstated, the rationale for the decision will be sent to the member.
4. In the case of a violation deemed severe and blatant, NYSDRA reserves the right to remove the violator immediately from the listserv indefinitely.

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