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NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS:
http://www.capitalnaafa.org/
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
The Capital Chapter of NAAFA had a fabulous 2001! We've worked on
the 2002 schedule, which you can find on our Events webpage. Capital NAAFA has four officers and a couple of reliable volunteers.
We always welcome any positive suggestions and any volunteers interested in helping the Chapter.
The Chapter has been very successful in spreading size acceptance
news by hosting social events. What we'd like to improve is the Chapter's size acceptance activism and discussions.
We established an email 'chat' list, DcNAAFA (thanks to Manuela for setting it up). Originally we've used it as
another way for folks to contact us and for the Chapter to let them know about NAAFA and Capital NAAFA's social
events. We have an extensive email address list already, so the plan is to change the 'mission' of the DcNAAFA
Mailing List to concentrate on sharing our 'fat experiences', solutions, suggestions and discussions. DcNAAFA Mailing
List is open to anyone with an interest in Fat Life. We will keep in mind that each person has had a different
life experience and that each person may be at a different stage of size acceptance.
The rules are:
1. Since Fat Life encompasses so many different aspects, the subject
matter will be quite broad. But, discussions should stay within the realm of size acceptance.
2. Respectful courtesy will be encouraged. No personal attacks: "I
am so angry." -vs- "You're an idiot."
3. Under no circumstances will these behaviors be tolerated:
- Skinny bashing
- Racism
- Homophobia
- Harrassment
4. The PROMOTION of diets and weight loss products or weight loss
surgery is not permitted. However, discussion of issues related to our weight issues, and the aftermath of weight
loss attempts is permitted and encouraged so that the list members might enlighten one another, as well as promoting
tolerance, understanding and insight. It is also my hope and intent that we can support one another through these
trials.
5. Please do not send any attachments.
6. Cross posting is not permitted. This list is private, accessible
to subscribed members only, and to cross-post is a direct violation of respecting the privacy of the list and its
subscribers. Subscribers should feel safe, knowing that they are talking with friends who will respect them by
maintaining their confidences. You may NOT forward any posts from this list to any individual, or list without
the expressed, written permission of the list owner, and the individual who wrote it. Violating this rule will
result in termination of your subscription, and a permanent ban on re-subscribing.
7. When responding to a post, please try to quote only the necessary
text or the text that is relevant to your posting of a reply or comment. It's also important that you attribute
the quoted text. In other words, include the name of the person who wrote the original text you're quoting by prefacing
the quote with "InsertNameHere said:" since posts do not always arrive in order.
8. Please don't share or forward the latest email about viruses, jokes,
"get free stuff/good luck/blessings for forwarding this to X number of your closest friends", pleas for
sick/dying/missing kids, links to wherever, e-cards, etc. We all get ENOUGH of that thru our personal mail.
9. Any subscriber must reveal their identity. There are innumerable places on the internet for people to hide behind
a screen-name. On DcNAAFA, we will only 'talk' with real people, not internet personas. You might consider establishing
an email account at one of the freebie mail sites (yahoo, hotmail, mail.com) and use your real first name. This
is to encourage people to 'act natural'. We do not want to talk to one of your other personalities. We do not want
to deal with people acting foolish simply because they feel 'safe' to act a fool behind a fake name. LET'S KEEP IT REAL!
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