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Please observe the following rules when sending messages to the list. If you have any questions about whether or not something is appropriate, feel free to contact the list moderators prior to posting. New rules are italicized and highlighted in red.

Avoid negative comments about any individual. If there is a problem with someone on the list, then e-mail that person directly. Also, avoid mention of any doctors' names if the associated comment is not positive.
Do not include any foul or obscene language on any message sent to the list.
Excessive negative generalizations (medical bashing, etc.) will not be tolerated.
Do not send any chain letters, virus warning letters, or any other type of "pass it on" e-mail under any circumstances to the list.
Do not forward private e-mails to the list. It is OK to copy part of a message that has appeared on the list, but it is not permitted to copy or forward part or all of a message that someone sent to you off-list.
Stick to the topic of Nystagmus.
Every e-mail should have added value/substance. "Me too" mail without added value is not acceptable.
If you are receiving the digest form of this list, please do NOT allow copies of the digest to appear in any of your posts. You may selectively cut and paste relevant portions of a given post to include in your post, but including the entire digest is not allowed.
Please make sure that the subject line matches your post. If you are taking an existing discussion off on a specific tangent, make sure the subject line reflects the change in conversation direction.
Please do not send attachments to the list.

ANN, Inc. Caveat: Though discussions on specific problems are permissible and expected, remember that no posting here shall constitute professional health care or medical advice, and you should never rely on any contribution to this, or any, Internet discussion forum on important medical or professional health care questions. Indeed, no Internet discussion forum is a substitute for the careful advice and treatment of a competent professional health care provider or doctor.

ANN, Inc. is a volunteer, nonprofit organization for persons and families involved with nystagmus. ANN, Inc. does not diagnose or treat, or provide professional counseling. It is involved in self-help, while trying to promote research and education, among other goals contained in its mission statement.