Q: What is a listserv?
A: A Listserv is an electronic mailing list. Our listserv allows
members to more easily exchange information using electronic mail.
An email message sent to a mailing list address is automatically
forwarded to all subscribers to the list. The person sending the
message does not need to know the electronic mail addresses of
all subscribers, only the address of the list itself. As people
join and leave the list, their electronic mail addresses are automatically
added and deleted from the list's set of forwarding addresses.
Q: Are there questions inappropriate to this listserv?
A: PPA's listserv is a member benefit and is designed to solicit
a free flow of professional information related to the practice
of psychology in Pennsylvania. Please see the Listserv
Rules for further clarification.
Q: What is a listserv post?
A: A listserv post is a message sent to the listserv for automated
distribution that is "posted" for all subscribers.
Q. How do I get on the listserv?
A. Send an email to Iva@papsy.org asking to be added to the listserv,
you must be a member of PPA to belong.
Q: How do I get off the listserv (have emails stopped)?
A: To signoff this list, send a message addressed to listserv@lists.apapractice.org
(do not send this message to the list itself). Do not type anything
in the subject line. In the body of the message space, type "signoff
ppa" (without the quotes). If you are sending any messages
from an email address that is not the address APA has for you,
you won't be able to access the list.
Q: What if I am unable to post to our listserv?
A: If you are not able to post to the list or have other questions,
please email iva@papsy.org.
Q: What's the most frequent item that people tend to forget
in their messages?
A: When sending a message to a listserv, always include your
name, email address, preferably your degree and position, and
your phone number. That way, the list will possess credibility
and you'll beproviding other users with additional ways to communicate
with you.
Q: Are there any guidelines for formulating a response to
a question?
A: Not really. We hope as many people as possible participate
and respond to the various questions or issues that are raised.
However, both questions and answers should be signed with the
individual's name, preferably your degree and position, phone
number, and email address.
Q: Should I submit answers to the individual who asked the
question, or to the entire listserv?
A: You may respond either way. If you believe the entire listserv
would benefit by your answer, send it to the entire group. If,
however, you think the nature of the question or your answer warrants
a private response, feel free to send that response only to the
email address of the individual posing the question. Back channeling
is the process in which you reply only to the person who posted
the message.
Q: What if somebody answers a question and I don't agree with
the response?
A: Disagreements are indeed welcome. However, all participants
should share their opinion with the listserv in a courteous manner.
Q: What if the listserv I subscribe to becomes very, very
active? How will I deal with all that email?
A: Participants are asked to carefully fill in the "subject"
field of their submission so that recipients may skip through
messages that pertain to issues that are of no concern to them.
Likewise, when posting responses to original messages, be sure
the title in the subject area helps receivers relate the responses
to the original message. For example, the subject of the original
message might be "Referral in Harrisburg". Responses
to that email submission
might read "Re: Referral in Harrisburg" in the subject
area. You may also sign up for the Daily Digest version of the
listserv, which compiles all the listerv questions and responses
during one day and sends it to you in one email.
Q: What are some common listserv mistakes?
A: Remember, when you receive a message and send a reply to all
persons, your message will be sent to the entire list. You are
encouraged to "back channel" messages when appropriate.
Generally, because of the nature of the Internet, listservs are
considered to be public forums in which open discussions occur.
Members may become caught up in a flurry of heavy activity on
a list and forget who may be silently observing (lurking) on the
list. There are approximately 550 members on our listserv.
Also, if posting a case for consultation, please be advised to
adequately disguise information so that your patient's
confidentiality is maintained. Thus, discretion is advised.
Q: Will I always receive accurate information on the listserv?
A: PPA is not responsible for the consultation, advice, or feedback
received from members. Not all members of PPA and listserv members
are licensed psychologists. Therefore, some information provided
on the listserv may not be consistent with Pennsylvania's Licensure
Law for Psychologists or APA's Code of Ethics. Therefore, participants
receiving information on the listserv need to evaluate critically
information received.
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