>>> Louise Lawrence <[log in to unmask]> 01/14 4:35 PM >>> wrote

>Definitely.  I'm *solely* speaking about situations where a subscriber has *not yet* >done anything, however.   Using review as a *preventative*, or monitoring >measure beforehand, when one can see things heating up on list, or even if there >has been some sort of private exchange between a list owner
>& sub. where one can sense that the member is unhappy & might retaliate on list.

>It goes without saying that if they violate policy their post is held, and they are >contacted by me.     If it turns out they do not contribute negatively to the >situation at hand, their post is approved & they are removed from review, never >having known they were being moderated.     This way I
>will have been able to keep the list peaceful, and no one has become upset by >their knowledge of having been placed on review for a "potential",  for something >they have not done.
>
>All the best,
>
>Louise

What you are talking about here is a probationary period for new subscribers.  I agree with others who have said that it is better to be candid with your subscribers.  If you put this probationary policy in the welcome or new subscriber response so that it is understood up front that it applies to all new subscribers, then (IMHO) most users will not be offended or defensive.  Those that are will likely be the ones that you don't want.

Don