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Welcome to WSN!


Thanks to everybody who joined this list. Instead of full formal 
introduction of WSN subscribers to each other, I'll provide brief statistics.
There are 220 of us so far, we are from 23 countries (and, by the way, 
from six continents). Some people subscribed from the places, where as far 
as I know there is no water at all. Academy to industry balance is 190:30.
Gender ratio is 1:10 (to remain politically correct, I wouldn't say in 
whose favor). I suspect that this group is diverse in many other aspects 
as well, but it is harder to find out from the list of e-mail addresses.

I must apologize for one of my faults: welcome message didn't contain the 
information on how to post to WSN. You may post an article to WSN by 
sending it to water@gibbs.oit.unc.edu. 

I do not think that we would need strict posting rules for WSN. I suggest 
just one simple basic rule and two technical rules for now, adjustments 
could be made later if necessary.
Basic rule:
Do not post articles unrelated to physics, chemistry and biology of water.
Technical rules:
Include a descriptive subject line in the header of an article.
Sign your article.

Some special restrictions may be required for job and product announcements.
Position wanted/offered article for the same person/position may not be 
reposted for 60 days from the date of the original posting. 
Product/service announcement for the same version of product/service may 
not be reposted for one year. All such articles should be clearly identified 
in the subject line, e.g.    
Subject: Position of Senior Ice Chemist, Greenland Ice Cream Co.
				or
Subject: Looking for a postdoc in Comp. Chem. in Monte Carlo, Monaco
				or
Subject: WaterVaporWare for Unix, Version 0.07

Of course, all my suggestions are tentative and I would be glad to hear 
other opinions. Please send rules discussion topics to me rather than to 
the list, I will summarize them and post to the list.

I hope we would enjoy being with WSN.

Iosif Vaisman,
WSN coordinator

p.s. All standard disclaimers apply to this list. By posting to WSN you 
     agree that the content represents your personal opinion. In no event
     should University of North Carolina be liable for the opinions or
     materials posted to WSN.