Aranib is an independent PRIVATE mailing list dedicated to the encouragement of
communication and co-operation among Arabs, and people interested in Arab
affairs and culture.
1. Membership
The current regulations state that to become a member the applicant
needs:
1.1 To be nominated by at least one member of Aranib.
Or else,
1.2 Stand for a 5 (working) day vetting period, during which any
member of Aranib can ask questions about the applicant. Furthermore,
the Aranib membership reserves the right to reject an application
upon a "denial of membership" vote by at least five members.
2. Rights of Members
2.1 Right to Uncensored Broadcast: Each member of Aranib has an
unalienable right to uninterrupted, uncensored broadcast of e-mails to
the membership of Aranib.
2.2 Right to Equal Vote: (In a voting process) each member of Aranib
has an equal vote to any other member of Aranib.
2.3 Right to Privacy: Personal information (available on Aranib)
about a member is ultimately owned by that member. And, he/she has the
right to control that information as he/she sees fit.
2.4 Providing they have not been ejected,former members who wish to rejoin,
can do so without the need for a recommendation or a new vote.
3. Decision Making Process
Decisions in Aranib are made by:
3.1 Consensus of the membership.
If not, then by
3.2 The Voting Process: Decisions are made by the simple majority
of votes cast during polling.
4. Administration
4.1 Selection: The administration of Aranib consists of one or
more members of Aranib. Any member of Aranib can nominate and get
nominated for an administrative post. All members of the administration
are chosen from the nominees according to the Decision Making Process
(Section 3). Elections for an administrative post are held when there is
more than one nominee for that post.
4.2 Duties of Administration: The administration of Aranib is
elected for a fixed term of one year (starting from the time of
election). The duties of the administration are:
4.2.a Maintaining the Rights of Members (section 2).
4.2.b Ensuring the smooth delivery of the Aranib mail to the
membership and managing the various resources of Aranib.
4.2.c Development (if possible) of the services of Aranib.
4.2.d New applications are submitted to Aranib via the
administration. And, members wishing to suspend or terminate
their membership should notify the administration.
4.3 Members of the Administration carry out voluntary tasks. The
administration execute their responsibilities in consultation with the
rest of the membership. They are accountable for their actions towards
the rest of the membership of Aranib.
5. Protocols
Members are requested not to
5.1 Post the same e-mail to Aranib simultaneously with other
mailing lists or newsgroups (to prevent non-member cross-posts)
Members are ESPECIALLY requested to refrain from
5.2 Mailing material with intent to cause technical disruption to
the Host machine (such as mail bombs).
5.3 Forwarding an Aranib e-mail to other newsgroups without seeking
and securing prior permission from the copyright owner(s). (see also
item 2.3)
6. Recommended Guidelines
Members are encouraged to:
6.1 To maintain a healthy, relaxed and good-spirited atmosphere on
Aranib.
6.2 Contribute regularly to the discussions and debates held on
Aranib.
Members are expected not to:
6.3 Inflame other members' feelings. To act tolerantly, and
restrain themselves from producing unduly heated responses to
e-mails.
6.4 Not to attack the persons of other members.
6.5 Not to use clearly foul language.
Disclaimer
This Charter is not protected from change. Any changes to the Charter
follow from the Decision Making Process on Aranib.
