The DBC Discussion Group is generally used for bicycle related socializing: posting details on last minute group rides; inquiring about routes and road conditions for a ride you are considering; selling / giving away / seeking or advice on bicycles, parts, or accessories; and advocacy, news or rider safety information relevant to club members or cyclists in general.
The DBC discussion group members will be managed but messages will not be moderated for content. This will remove the delivery delay for posts with the previous system. It also means that information and opinions posted on the list may occasionally be upsetting. Some topics invite lively discourse and if you find yourself being often upset by what is posted, consider how your contributions to the list can change the list for the better. Expectations for posts follow below, and failure to abide by these expectations will result in temporary or permanent removal from the discussion group.
When you sign up, you can select whether you would like all the emails as they are sent or as a daily digest (you might miss a last minute ride announcement if you select a digest)
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How to create a Google Account with a non-Gmail address:
- If you have a Google account already, jump to step 10 below.
- If you do not have an existing Google account you can create a Google Account with your existing non-Gmail address.
- Visit the Google Account sign-in page (https://accounts.google.com) and click “Create account”. Choose “For my personal use” from the dropdown menu, then click the Next button.
- Visit the Google Account sign-in page (https://accounts.google.com) and click “Create account”. Choose “For my personal use” from the dropdown menu, then click the Next button.
- On the next two screens enter your name and associated personal information:
- Input your first and last name and click Next.
- Enter your basic information and click Next:
- Input your first and last name and click Next.
- To use a non-gmail address, click the “Use your existing email” link:
- Enter the email address you want to use, then click Next.
- Create a password: choose a strong password and confirm it, then click Next.
- Verify your email. You’ll receive a verification code at your provided email address. Enter the code to confirm.
- Complete the setup. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the account creation process.
- Enter your phone number for verification and security then click Next.
- Enter the code you receive on your phone. Click Next.
- Enter your phone number for verification and security then click Next.
- Follow the final steps to create your Google account.
- When your account creation is complete, visit the page to sign up for the Davis Bike Club discussion list: https://groups.google.com/a/davisbikeclub.org/g/dbc-list. Click the “Ask to join group” button.
- Fill out the form, then click “Ask to join” to send your request.
- After your request is approved, you will have access to the messages on the discussion list.
Davis Bike Club Discussion Group Expectations
Be respectful:
- Treat others as you would like to be treated
- Assume good intention from others
- Do not be deliberately offensive, inflammatory, discriminatory or harassing
- Ad hominem attacks are not allowed
- Discussions should avoid divisive topics such as race, culture, religion, gender, and sexual preference
- Be mindful of conflicting beliefs and opinions when political information is discussed. Ensure that the politics are related to cycling
- Realize that this is an email list centered on bicycling, and avoid venturing far afield from the list’s objective
- The best response to a post that upsets you is to delete it without publicly responding. Avoid inferring personal offense
- In any heated discussion, the party who stops posting first, wins
- Cease publicly discussing a topic when the list manager indicates that the discussion is over
- Do not use the email list to debate these expectations
Use good email etiquette:
- Ensure that the subject line is relevant to the message
- Hyperlinks shall be introduced with descriptive narrative in the message body (not just the subject line)
- Include your name at the end of each message. (Do not rely on your email address to identify you)
- When replying to a digest email, edit the subject line, and only include the message content that is relevant to your comment Messages lacking a relevant subject line may be summarily discarded
- Be mindful of the fact that each message posted to the list is received by hundreds of subscribers—consider sending your email only to select, interested recipients
- Do not set your email vacation responder to post back to the list
- Do not add other people or lists to the CC or BCC fields. This is the realm of SPAMers, and at minimum your post will be automatically held for moderation
- Secure your personal email account with a 5Tr0nG password (seriously important, and widely ignored; this is an integral part of identity theft prevention). Your account will be immediately suspended if obvious spam originates from your email address
May I advertise?
- Personal, bicycle-related “for sale” and “wanted” posts are appropriate
- Commercial advertising is discouraged, with the exception of occasional discount and product-availability notices from local bicycle businesses that support the DBC
- Notifications of events hosted by other bicycling organizations are appropriate; repeated posts of the same event are discouraged
- Do not include commercial or non-bicycling related advertising in a signature. Local bicycle businesses are welcome to list their business’s name with their posts
In summary:
Be reasonable, respectful and introspective. Failure to abide by these expectations could result in temporary or permanent removal from the discussion group. These expectations are purposefully vague. The subjective decisions regarding violations of expectations and possible subsequent removal will be made by the list manager.
Questions still?
Use the Contact Form in the footer if you are still have a question and someone will get back to you