Invitation to Join the Paleoclimate Discussion List

You are cordially invited to join the Paleoclimate list-server, which is designed 
to provide a forum for Internet discussions and announcements among paleoclimatologists 
throughout the world. The list is primarily for use by paleoclimatic researchers 
and scientists to discuss paleoclimate-related research. Of primary emphasis are periods 
of the recent past where data from the paleoclimatic record are of particular value to 
the modern climate community. Thus the time periods of primary emphasis are Quaternary, 
especially the Holocene, although discussions of earlier periods are not discouraged.

Appropriate subjects for discussion might include:

    new proxy and historical data availability;
    national and international meetings and symposia;
    national and international programs and program news;
    funding opportunities;
    employment opportunities;
    new paleoclimate-related publications;
    announcements of paleoclimatology or related courses;
    paleoclimate research initiatives;
    controversial topics in paleoclimatology;
    recent reports on paleoclimate research;
    paleo in the news

We're really excited about the popularity of this list and welcome your participation 
and ideas on how to "cross-pollinate" between the many disciplines and backgrounds 
in the paleo world.

This is a moderated list and is also available as a weekly digest. We encourage vigorous 
discussions and controversial topics as well as respectful "netiquette".


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Etiquette
1. When responding to a posting to the list, do not respond *back* to the entire list unless you feel 
it is an answer everyone can benefit from. This is frequently the case, but responses such as, 
"Yeah, tell me, too!" to the entire list will make you unpopular in a hurry. Double-check your "To:" line before sending.

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please send them mail directly, not to the whole list.

3. Please conduct as much preliminary research into a topic as possible before posting a query to the list. 
(In other words, you shouldn't expect others to do your research for you.) Please consider: your librarian 
and the Paleoclimatology Program (and other) websites. But please do avail yourself of the list when you've 
exhausted other sources.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To keep from getting irate responses from your colleagues, it is suggested that you relate 
your previous efforts to find information that were unsuccessful when you post a request.

4. Please carefully consider the purpose of the Paleoclimate-List before posting a message. This is a forum 
comprised primarily of researchers who devote major portions of their work time to the study of paleoclimatology 
or climate-related issues.

5. Succinct postings are greatly appreciated by all.

6. Postings should refrain from lobbying or promoting particular political policies or agendas. 
(Federal funding support for this list precludes its use for lobbying).


Problems
If you have any problems concerning the list, please feel free to drop a line to: paleo@noaa.gov.
We hope you enjoy the list!