DIYbanter - Charter for rec.crafts.woodturning?

(Cody Houston) wrote:
Hi. What is the charter for rec.crafts.woodturning?

Here it is from the newsgroup creation message (sorry if this eventually
shows up a couple of times, I'm initiating a new newsreader and it's not
going entirely smoothly!):

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rec.crafts.woodturning is an unmoderated newsgroup which passed its vote for
creation by 237:21 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 8 Oct 1996.

For your newsgroups file:
rec.crafts.woodturning Woodturning and turned objects.

The charter, culled from the vote result announcement:

The purpose of the newsgroup is to facilitate open discussion about all
forms of woodturning. It will provide a global forum to discuss tools,
techniques, styles, materials, shows and competitions, education and
educational materials. It will also serve as a platform for
international information sharing among members of turning organizations
such as the American Association of Woodturners, the Association of
Woodturners of Great Britain or the New Zealand Woodturners Association.
All styles and skill levels are welcome, from art turners to production
turners, beginners to masters, amateurs and professionals. Discussion of
ornamental turning is also welcome. While the principal focus is wood,
discussion of use of other nonferrous materials that are turned freehand
on a lathe such as Corian, bone, etc. is appropriate. Discussion of
turning metal on a lathe should generally be referred to
rec.crafts.metalworking, but discussion of woodturning on metal lathes
is appropriate. While crossposting to related groups should generally be
avoided, it is recognized that certain topics, for example questions
related to lathe fabrication, wood properties, carving and decoration of
turned objects, or photography of turned objects might legitimately be
crossposted to other groups.

Commercial postings (advertisements) from for-profit entities on topics
directly relevant to turning equipment, tools, materials, classes or
similar subject matter are permitted at a frequency no greater than once
every two weeks for a given establishment. This limitation refers
specifically to offers to buy, sell or promote turning related items by
people with a financial interest in the outcome. People involved in
commercial activities related to turning are encouraged to become
regular contributors to the group. Non-profit organizations announcing
meetings, workshops, or conventions may post more frequently if
necessary.

As in all rec groups, binary files or graphic reproductions are
prohibited. However, posts including a URL pointing to such binary files
or web sites related to woodturning are encouraged.