Rules and Obligations of Membership
Rule Three: Participation
There is no rule of minimum participation, and some may not desire to actively post to the group, especially at first. This is fine. However, we do encourage active involvement in the group and suggest that posts be made to the group, rather than privately to individuals – except where group responses would be inappropriate – so that all members may learn and grow from one another. When private correspondence between individuals is deemed more appropriate, please remember that private messages are bound by all rules of North Star discussion group participation.
Concerning lurkers, or those who read messages but who do not post, in an effort to maintain confidentiality and spiritual and emotional safety, group members who do not post at least one substantive message within a six-month period will be required to resubmit application, confirming again subscription to discussion group rules and guidelines. Consistent also with the rule of Confidentiality, if it discovered that a group member who does not post is using group discussion content in other forums, particularly in ways that are derogatory or demeaning, that group member will be immediately removed.