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The internet discussion list for gay men who are HIV+

List Confidentiality

• Confidentiality of Email Addresses

• Warning and Disclaimer

• Summary

Confidentiality of Email Addresses

The membership rosters of the Positive Lists, Inc. mailing lists are strictly confidential within the limitations of applicable local, state, federal and/or international law. Positive Lists, Inc. will not sell or otherwise distribute its lists of subscriber names, usernames, email addresses, or any other related information it may have collected. The primary purpose of this policy is to prevent online solicitors and others from violating the privacy of list subscribers with unwanted email. Subscribers should, however, be aware that individual list members have been known to gather this information for themselves by copying it from messages that are posted to the various Positive Lists, Inc. lists.

Warning and Disclaimer

Individuals participating in online forums, should be aware that nothing about messages posted to any forum is necessarily or ultimately "secret". Email messages may make many "hops" in reaching their final destination, they can often be recovered from the equipment used to send them, and in the case of email lists, are received by many individuals. The nature of the medium is such that individuals should always assume that anything posted may be widely disseminated.

Further, the confidentiality of mailing lists is subject to all applicable local, state and federal and/or international laws. Use of Positive Lists, Inc. sponsored email lists for the purpose of planning or executing any unlawful act is strictly prohibited and will result in the immediate removal of the offending member from the lists to which they are subscribed.

While it may seem belaboring the obvious, subscribers should remember not to post anything to the lists that they really do not want other individuals to know about themselves. This holds true especially if the nature of their posting may create the necessity that their identity be released. Doing so can create a very difficult situation for everyone.

Summary

Subscribers should remember, that the primary purpose of an electronic mailing list is the sharing of information. It is the hope of Positive Lists, Inc. that this sharing of information will be both useful and provide support to the members of the communities served by its lists.