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Hello to all.I've been saddened by the closure of both the SSTAR listserv and the AASECT listserv. Maxing out space limit here. Changeable?

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Jul 25

Oh I found this in the SSTAR minutes:

Dr. Yule described the reasons why the listserv wastemporarilyclosed: the hosting technologyno longer offered support, the list did not comply withanti-spam lawsincluding potential penalties upwards of $51,000 per email. SSTAR is inthe process of launching a new website platform that will include a membercommunication forum that will be accessible.This requires significant time and attentionfrom both Celtic and leadership that was not possible while managing the listserv overprevious months.Dr. Yule reported on feedback from members who longerfeltcomfortable posting. She also said thatthecultural landscape has changed significantlysince the inception ofSSTARGAZEand that the onset and evolution of social media inits various forms has changed how people use online public forums, and this has beenreflected in SSTARGAZE

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Dr. Tammy Nelson

Jul 25

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... membercommunication forum that will be accessible.This requires significant time and attentionfrom both Celtic and leadership that was not possible while managing the listserv overprevious months.Dr. Yule reported on feedback from members who longerfeltcomfortable posting. She also said thatthecultural landscape has changed significantlysince the inception ofSSTARGAZEand that the onset and evolution of social media inits various forms has changed how people use online public forums, and this has beenreflected in SSTARGAZE

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Dr. Tammy Nelson

Jul 25

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Dr. Yule also described that whileclosing the listservmay have seemed abrupt to some,it was not done in response to a specific topic or conversation. Thedecisionwas donewith much consideration and in consultation with the EC, with people in past leadershippositions at SSTAR, and with leadership of other sexuality organizations.She said thegoalfor SSTARGAZE 2.0is to support respectful professional dialogue and fosterinclusive and productive conversations amongst all our members

Dr. Tammy Nelson

Jul 25

Wait - I didnt know SSTAR listserve shut down as well?? Was that a result of the posts about Israel? Also I will look into the space limits here.