A useful introduction would involve a member list but permission and the intended contact boundary are unclear.
The useful bits
- Purpose of the introduction
- Minimum contact details proposed
- The response should establish a permission-based introduction route and a clear information boundary.
Before you write
Use this example when a useful introduction would involve a member list but permission and the intended contact boundary are unclear. Gather the details below so the recipient can act without asking you to reconstruct the situation.
- Purpose of the introduction
- Minimum contact details proposed
- Organizer’s approved permission process
An email you can adapt
The subject “Permission check before sharing member contacts” identifies the request. Replace each bracketed field with a checked detail and remove any sentence that does not describe your situation.
Subject: Permission check before sharing member contacts Hi [name], I would like to connect [people or groups] about [specific purpose]. Before sharing any member details, could you confirm the appropriate permission process? I can first send an opt-in invitation through the approved route rather than circulate the contact list. Please identify what information may be shared and with whom. I have not forwarded the list or assumed that membership means agreement to unrelated contact. Best, [sender]
Check the boundary
A community directory should not become a source for unsolicited bulk messages or unapproved personal-data sharing.
What a useful reply should settle
The response should establish a permission-based introduction route and a clear information boundary.
Share only the details each participant has approved and respect a decision not to be introduced.
About this guide
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