From: [m--se--n] at [io.org] (mooseman) Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc Subject: ALARUMS-L mailing list Date: 10 Dec 1994 16:58:47 -0500 The ALARUMS-L FAQ --------------------------- version 0.5 1) What is a FAQ? A FAQ is a Frequently Asked Questions list. It is a list of questions and their answers designed to provide information to new users. 2) What is ALARUMS-L? ALARUMS-L is [alarums l] at [io.org], an auto-remailer. All e-mail sent to ALARUMS-L is automatically forwarded to all subscribers to ALARUMS-L. ALARUMS-L was envisioned as an electronic extension of ALARUMS & EXCURSIONS role playing games magazine, an amateur magazine run by Lee Gold. For more information on ALARUMS & EXCURSIONS, write to Lee Gold, 3965 Alla Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90066, or by e-mail to: [Barry Gold] at [SandiegoCA.ncr.com] ALARUMS-L is an informal, non-moderated, chatty mailing list centred around the hobby of role playing games. Although unmoderated, flames and trolling are discouraged so that it can remain unmoderated. ALARUMS-L is administered by Mark Denman ([m--se--n] at [io.org]). Inquiries about ALARUMS-L should be directed to him, not to Lee Gold. 3) How do I subscribe to ALARUMS-L? send e-mail to: [M--r--o] at [io.org] with the message: subscribe alarums-l [[u--rn--e] at [domain]] to unsubscribe, send: unsubscribe alarums-l [[u--rn--e] at [domain]] (where [[u--rn--e] at [domain]] is your e-mail address -- no "[" or"]" please) 4) How do I write for ALARUMS-L? That is simple! Once you have subscribed, simply send e-mail to: [alarums l] at [io.org] Any mail sent to ALARUMS-L will be automatically forwarded to everyone who has subscribed. Like wise, you will receive a copy of everything everyone has sent to ALARUMS-L. Replying to something someone wrote is as simple as answering your e-mail. However, please quote enough of the article you are responding to help everyone understand what you are commenting on. Similarly, don't quote too much - this is standard netiquette, or net-etiquette. ALARUMS-L works best if the discussions take place in public, so that everyone can jump in and provide input. Adding a message indicating "this message sent via the alarums-l mailing list" to the end of your message is no longer necessary -- the list will do so automatically. 5) Use of ALARUMS-L items in ALARUMS & EXCURSIONS Unless specified otherwise, Lee Gold is invited to quote any material sent via the ALARUMS-L mailing list in ALARUMS & EXCURSIONS. She will provide proper acknowledgment to the author. Include a small note at the beginning or end of your posting if you do not wish to be quoted. "[DNP]" or "[DO NOT PRINT]" will also be sufficient. 6) How do I get the most out of ALARUMS-L? Simple -- like most mailing lists, you only get out what you put in. The more people who contribute ideas, problems, boasts, rules tinkering, etc., the better ALARUMS-L will be. Games companies are especially invited to post announcements to the list, but please avoid direct advertising assaults. 7) Is there an ALARUMS-L digest available? Not currently - once I am more familiar with the software being used, I may set up a digest version which would be read-only and contain all messages from ALARUMS-L posted over the past week. The system can do this automatically, I just have to figure out how to get it to do it and then decide if I want it to do it. -- \_\_\_____/_/_/ |--------------------------------------------| | [m--se--n] at [io.org] | ] [ | May the MOOSE be with you! | [_] |--------------------------------------------|