INFO: HWG-Basics Admin FAQ 9/17/99

Hi everyone :)  This weekly FAQ is a handy resource full of
information about the Basics list and other HWG resources.  Please keep a
copy to refer to for questions about the list or the HWG.

I see there are a lot of new "faces" on the list - welcome aboard.  For any
of you who are interested -

23 September Town Hall Meeting

  Date:      Thursday, 23 September 1999
  Time:      6:30 p.m. PDT, 9:30 p.m. EDT, 01:30 (24 September) GMT
  Server:    HWG Interactive, http://interact.hwg.org/
  IRC:       irc.hwg.org, port 6667
  Channel:   #townhall

To connect, either go to the URL above and use the Java-based client
available via the web, or use your favorite IRC client and join channel
#townhall.

The Town Hall Meeting is an excellent opportunity to express your wishes and
concerns for the HWG's  future.  Hope to see you there!

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Table of Contents
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1. Mailing List Tip of the Week
2. What are List Guides and who are the List Guides for HWG-Basics?
3. What is the HWG-Basics Mailing List? (Charter info)
4. What topics do NOT belong on HWG-Basics?
5. How do I subscribe and unsubscribe?
6. How do I send a message to the list?
7. How can I distinguish mail from this list?
8. Can I view previous posts?  (Guild archives)
9. What other lists are available?
10. Some handy URLs
11. How can I volunteer to help the Guild?
12. I have more questions. Who can I ask?

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1. Mailing List Tip of the Week

Unless specifically allowed in the list charter, we do not allow any kind of
advertising messages on our mailing lists, except with previous approval of
the List Guides. We do not allow blatant sales hype and pitches. This
specifically includes any private or commercial postings of this nature. If
you aren't absolutely sure, ask for permission first. Postings that are
self-referential advertisements, soliciting members for site contributions,
and promotions or misrepresentations of the posting member's affiliation
with the service or product mentioned are included in this definition.


2. What are List Guides and who are the List Guides for HWG-Basics?

List Guides are members of the HWG who have volunteered their time to help
maintain the quality of the Guild's lists and assist members with their mail
related problems.

Remember that the List Guides are always available to assist with mailing
list related problems and queries, and can be contacted at
<lg-basics(at)hwg.org>.

Your List Guides for HWG-Basics are:

Jen Heneberry
Lisa Whirrett
Christopher Higgs (temporary basis)


3. What is the HWG-Basics Mailing List? (Charter info)

This list is targeted towards those of you who are just getting started in
website authoring and HTML.  Its charter includes beginning to intermediate
discussion of all areas of website design and creation, so feel free to
write about anything reasonably related to HTML authoring - there's no such
thing as a stupid question here!

4. What topics/messages do NOT belong on HWG-Basics

Flaming is always inappropriate. Sarcasm, personal attacks, and the like,
are not appropriate on the list and only add fuel to "flamewars."  If you
really feel the need to respond in such a way, then please do so via private
email.

Critiques of web pages are also off-topic.  The Guild has a special list for
that purpose: HWG-Critique.

For additional information on basic netiquette, please review the Guild's
Netiquette Guidelines at:

   http://www.hwg.org/lists/netiquette.html

5. How do I subscribe and unsubscribe?

To subscribe or unsubscribe, send email to:

   hwg-basics-request(at)hwg.org

with either 'subscribe' or 'unsubscribe' in the BODY of the message. Do NOT
include your email address. Your email address will be determined from the
headers on your message.

The procedure for subscribing and unsubscribing to the digest form of the
list is almost the same as above. The only difference is that you send the
message to:

   hwg-basics-digest-request(at)hwg.org

Please note that when unsubscribing from a list, you MUST post from the same
email address you used to subscribe.  If your email address has changed, you
will be unable to unsubscribe automatically and should contact the list
owner at:

   owner-hwg-basics(at)hwg.org

The charter and more information on subscriptions can be found at:

   http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-basics/index.html

6. How do I send a message to the list?

Send your messages to <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>, for both regular and digest
version of the list.

7. How can I distinguish mail from this list?

Some mail programs allow you to apply filters to your mail to identify where
the mail has come from.  You can distinguish posts from the HWG-Basics list
based on the SENDER field.  This is set to 'owner-hwg-basics(at)hwg.org'.  The
HWG Mail Filtering FAQ <http://www.hwg.org/resources/faqs/filterFAQ.html>
contains further information.

8. Can I view previous posts? (Guild Archives)

Yes.  Many topics have been covered in depth already and the answer is
sitting there waiting to be picked up.  Before posting, check list archives
through the Guild's Web pages.  The archives are searchable by subject, and
you'll likely find the answer you're looking for more quickly.

The archives can be found at:

  http://www.hwg.org/lists/archives.html

9. What other lists are available?

General:
  HWG-Techniques - Intermediate to advance web development discussions.

Specialised:
  HWG-Business - Marketing, contracts, ethics, sales, etc.
  HWG-Critique - Requests for reviews.
  HWG-Graphics - Graphics on the web: creation, usage, and editing.

These are only a few of the lists available. Please visit
<http://www.hwg.org/lists/mailinglists.html> for a complete list of topics
as well as the official charter and subscription details for each.

10. Some handy URLs

Complete list of the HWG Mailing Lists
  http://www.hwg.org/lists/mailinglists.html

HWG-Basics Charter and subscription information
  http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-basics/

Mailing List Policy
  http://www.hwg.org/lists/cover.html

HWG Resources and FAQs
  http://www.hwg.org/resources/

11. How can I volunteer to help the guild?

There are many ways in which you can assist, such as becoming a list guide,
Classroom Assistant (CA), or maintaining a FAQ on the Guild web site. For
further details on current position vacancies look at:

http://www.hwg.org/opcenter/volunteer/help-new.html

12. I have more questions. Who can I ask?

If you have any questions, please send them to <lg-basics(at)hwg.org> and the
List Guides will respond as quickly as they can with an answer or solution.

If you have any suggestions to help improve this FAQ, please send them to
<lg-basics(at)hwg.org>. The List Guides are always trying to improve the
quality of the FAQs and welcome any and all suggestions from the members.

Enjoy the list!

Lisa Whirrett
List Guide, HWG Basics
HTML Writer's Guild

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