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We have very few rules, but every
organization must have some. The most important is,
"Thou shalt not cut down thy neighbor". Nothing is
served by calling names etc. It wastes everyone's
time and makes for less members. That is not part of
the picture. That does not mean that you cannot
disagree. Disagreements are healthy, as long as each
acts like an adult and respects the others.
Also remember, this is not a 9 to 5 job.
No one is
required to be here everyday. But, please remember,
the more time you devote to this cause the more we
can get done.
The next, is always remember, we deal ONLY with
facts. We will not spread rumors. If something is
said jokingly in the group, it stays in the group.
Remember the child's game "Telephone"? We want our
facts to be the same when they get to the other end
of, in this case, the world. If you are not sure of
something, ask! If you don't know who to ask, ask
the group. Someone will come up with an answer or
will try to find out.
Third, be very careful when dealing with someone
outside the group. We are sure that Mr. Kern has
found us so we must be doubly careful that
everything that is stated as fact is indeed,
fact.
After all, we are trying to help Mr. Kern with his
quest to rid the internet of his MIDI files.
However, he may not understand that we are only
trying to help.
As is the case with any protest, anyone could sue
us. What for I don't know! We are protected by the
1st Amendment and the copyright law, as far as the
site goes. But some people do not play by the rules.
The next rule is also very important. When getting
ready to send a letter in the name of the MRA, to
any organization, that letter
must go through the
Director or Assistant Director. She/he will look for
typos, grammar and overall content.
In some cases, the letter you present may come out
looking very different from what you submitted. At
that point, you can choose to send the letter, or
not. Remember, those of us who are officers of the
group, generally have over a year of experience. We
are thoroughly saturated with this problem.
Not only the mechanics of the letter must be
excellent, but the tone of the letter must also show
that it has come from a professional organization.
The letter will be sent back to you for your
approval. Of course, you may make changes and
resubmit, but the final approval rests with the
Director or Assistant Director.
If you decide that you want to send your original
letter, you may do so, but you may
NOT send it in
the name of the MRA
Remember, what you say outside the group, reflects
on the group and the goal. This is too important an
issue to let it go down the drain because someone
spoke without thinking.
When it comes to letters within the the group.
First, let's try to remember to change the subject
line to reflect what we are writing about. Second,
if you are responding to something,
Please copy what
you are responding to.
There is an officers page , so if you have any
questions that you do not want to bother the whole
group with, click on the appropriate officers name
and you will be given a mail link to that person.
This also works, if you would like to volunteer for
a job.
If anyone has anything to add to this page, or does
not understand, please contact the Director or
Assistant Director and we will talk about it.
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