The List
discuss@enfieldnh.org
discuss@enfieldnh.org
The list address is discuss@enfieldnh.org.
You can sign up, adjust your settings, read the archives, or participate on-line at the Google Groups web site for it here:
https://groups.google.com/u/4/a/enfieldnh.org/g/discuss
The Enfield List helps neighbors stay connected and informed by sharing news, questions, and conversations about life in and around Enfield. With about 800 members, it’s a lively, friendly space for community talk.
The list is largely unmoderated — most messages go straight out as written. We don’t edit or censor posts, but we do have a few posting permission levels to help keep things running smoothly:
Non-members: Can read public archives but can’t post.
New members: Posts are reviewed by a moderator until we’re sure the sender understands how posting to the list works and is following the basic rules.
Moderated members: Posts are always reviewed first — usually because of repeated rule issues or ongoing conflicts.
Unmoderated members: The majority of our members; their posts go straight to the list without review.
The list and this website are run by Mike, Ben, and Douglas, who volunteer their time to keep everything running smoothly.
Because the list is volunteer-run, we don’t regularly review or adjust posting levels on our own. If you’re a new member and would like your posts to go out without review, just let us know with our contact form — we’re happy to switch you to unmoderated status.
If you ever have a concern or question about how the list is managed, please reach out privately through the contact form on this site first. If that doesn’t resolve things, you’re always welcome to raise the issue with the wider list community.
You do not need a Google account to participate in the Enfield List.
Anyone can:
Receive messages by email
Post new messages by emailing discuss@enfieldnh.org
Reply to messages by email
This works the same way the old ListServ did.
A Google account is only needed if you want to:
Browse the list archives using the Google Groups website
Change delivery options (digest mode, email frequency) through the web interface
If you’re happy using the list entirely by email, you can do so without ever signing in to Google.
If you don’t use Google and want help adjusting delivery settings, or have questions about how the list works, feel free to contact the list admins privately using the contact form on this site.
We welcome everyone who lives, works, or spends time in Enfield. We expect all members to treat each other with basic courtesy and respect — no matter who they are, what they believe, or where they come from. Posts or behavior that single out or put down others because of personal traits, beliefs, or backgrounds aren’t acceptable here. That’s not about politics — it’s about being good neighbors and keeping this a space where everyone feels comfortable speaking up.
These few rules keep the list friendly and useful for everyone. If you break them, one of the moderators will reach out to talk about it.
Members who keep breaking them may be switched to moderated status, meaning their posts will be reviewed before being sent to the list.
Keep language clean.
Be respectful.
Be fair.
Keep ads local and limited.
Sign your posts.
Respect privacy.
Avoid stirring conflict.
Stay on topic.
See the section below for help understanding these rules
This section explains what the rules mean in practice — how we apply them and what “local,” “respectful,” or “on topic” look like in real life.
These aren’t extra rules, just guidance to help everyone use the list comfortably and fairly.
Remember it’s public. Posting to the list is like standing up in the Enfield Community Building and speaking to 800 neighbors — once you say it, it’s out there.
Stay genuinely local. Talk about life in and around Enfield — what’s happening here, what affects our town, and how we can help each other.
Broader regional, state, or national issues are welcome only when they clearly connect to Enfield.
Keep ads reasonable. It’s fine to post when you’ve got something to sell or a local service to share, but please don’t post the same or similar ads more than twice a week.Regular commercial promotions or daily “for sale” posts belong elsewhere.
Be thoughtful with words. Email doesn’t carry tone, and messages can sound sharper than we mean. The list includes people from every part of town life — long-time families, newcomers, religious and non-religious neighbors alike. Choose words the way you would if we were all in the same room together.
Write for neighbors. Imagine you’re speaking to someone you might meet at the post office. Keep it friendly and clear.
Check your reply. Before you hit send, make sure you really mean to reply to the whole list, not just one person.
Trim your quotes. Keep only what’s needed from earlier messages — everyone appreciates a shorter email.
Sign your name. It helps people know who’s speaking and keeps the tone neighborly.
The Enfield List is a privately run, public community space — it’s not an official town service. It’s hosted by volunteers and open to Enfield residents and friends who want to share news, ask questions, and hold conversations.
Anyone may subscribe, resident or not. While most participants are from Enfield, others are welcome to join the discussion as long as they follow the rules.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t a government forum, so constitutional free-speech rules don’t apply here. Still, we work hard to keep conversation open and fair for everyone.
When someone repeatedly breaks the rules, we — the admins — may decide to put that subscriber “on review.” That means they can still post, but their messages are checked by one of us before they go out to the list. If we put someone on review, we’ll speak with them privately and won’t discuss it with anyone else. There’s no way for anyone but the admins to know who’s on review.
We do not remove subscribers from the list. We won’t kick you out — no matter what. We just don’t. We can moderate effectively without doing that, simply by placing someone on review when needed.
Moderation exists to protect the tone and spirit of the room, not to silence anyone. Everyone stays part of the community; moderation simply helps keep the space welcoming and comfortable for all.