Keith Thomasson on the Web E-mail Policy
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It may seem rather formal and over the top for me to have an e-mail policy, but I have noticed how people use e-mail.  Generally, this is without thinking of the implications of what they do, or the wants or needs of the person whose e-mail address is being used.  There is a specific problem regarding attached files, as people tend to believe that because they have a certain piece of software, everyone else in the world can read the files they produce.

Most e-mail addresses belong to individuals, and should be treated with appropriate respect. Under the UK Data Protection Act, an e-mail address that identifies an individual is personal data, and must not be passed on to third parties without the permission of the owner.

What I will do

• I will respect each e-mail address I receive as the personal address of the owner.
• I will not include an e-mail address in a global or bulk mailing without first obtaining the consent of the owner.
  • Note, however, that some of the web-based games I run require you to agree to this as a condition of joining the game. This includes 18xx, Acquire, Princes of Florence, Puerto Rico, Ra and Sopwith. As people are asked to abide by the rules of these games when they sign up, I feel comfortable assuming that they have read about the use of group mailings and thereby agree to their use. These mailings are limited to the other players in the games.
• I will not publish an e-mail address on this web site, or anywhere else, without first obtaining the consent of the owner.
• I will not send e-mail attachments without first obtaining the consent of the recipient.

What I would like you to do

• Treat my e-mail address in the same manner that I will treat yours, as above.

Thank you

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© Keith Thomasson December 6th 2006