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MATSOL E-Lists

Terms of Use

General Information

Messages posted to a MATSOL E-List should be relevant to the field of English language learner/ESOL education and to the focus of the E-List.

Replying to the Group or to an Individual

By default, clicking "REPLY" to a message sent to the e-list will send your reply to the sender only. To send your reply to the entire list, click on “REPLY TO ALL.”

Moderated vs. Unmoderated Lists

Not all e-lists are moderated. If this list is moderated, your message will not be posted to the list immediately because it is sent to the list manager for approval prior to distribution. Please wait to resend your message if you do not see it posted to a moderated list immediately. If your message is not approved for posting, you will be notified. To find out if this e-list is moderated, contact the e-list manager.

Content Restrictions

Please do NOT send (or forward) any of the following items to this list:

  • Job advertisements: Send job listings to [email protected]
  • Personal messages: To avoid an excessive number of messages to the list, do not send personal messages that concern only one person (e.g. "Thanks!" or "Me too!") Address these messages directly to the sender.
  • Virus Warnings: These are often hoaxes or contain a URL that downloads a virus. The TESOL server has robust virus protection. If you are concerned about a virus, contact your system administrator or your Internet service provider.
  • Commercially oriented messages: This e-list is not to be used to sell or promote any merchandise or service, including professional development workshops or services.
  • Flaming: Defamatory or obscene remarks of any kind will not be tolerated. Please be respectful and professional in your communications.
  • Attachments: While attachments are permitted, please use caution. Attachments may contain viruses, and large attachments can cause server problems. Only forward attachments that you know are safe, and choose a small file format, such as .pdf.

Any questions about the appropriateness of messages should be directed in private to your list manager.

Privacy Policy

Subscriber email addresses may not be rented, sold, collected, or otherwise used to distribute unsolicited advertisements.

Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in your removal from this list.