Hello, Basics Members:

Here's the weekly Basics FAQ.   Please keep a  recent copy 
handy  for  access to HWG information and site
links. Information on how to unsubscribe from this list is also  included.

Have a good weekend !!  See you next week

Pam Shorey ;-)
Basics List Guide
lg-basics(at)hwg.org

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HWG-Basics Administrative FAQ
Last Updated:   06.21.02
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CONTENTS
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1.  Mailing List Reminders
2.  What are List Guides?
3.  Who are the HWG-Basics List Guides?
4.  How do I volunteer to become a List Guide?
5.  Can I subscribe to the list without getting so much E-Mail?
6.  How do I subscribe and unsubscribe?
7.  How do I send a message to the list?
8.  What if my messages are not posting to the list?
9.  What is the HWG-Basics mailing list?
10.  What topics do NOT belong on HWG-Basics?
11.  What other lists are available?



1.  Mailing List Reminders
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Messages containing HTML formatting should not be send to the
List.  Not all member's mail program can address HTML formatting
successfully.   Our concern is to insure that no matter what software a 
member may have access to, they
are still able to receive, read and participate on the List.

If you have an email program that includes HTML formatting by default, or 
are unsure how to turn off
formatting, visit the Guild's Email FAQ:

/resources/faqs/mailFAQ.html


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2.  What are List Guides
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The List Guide Program was created to assist members on the HWG Mailing 
Lists to get the most from the
lists. We perform the task of helping the lists get and keep quality, 
valuable, valid content. In
addition, List Guides provide assistance to all who request it and help 
enforce the HWG policies for the
mailing lists.  Information on the List Guide program can be found at
</lists/intro.html> .

We are here, always in the background, to assist you with your questions 
and concerns.  We do contact
members, via private email, when we are concerned about a post that may 
have infringed on the Actionable
Rules located at: </lists/rules.html>.

Please understand we will always err on the side off caution when it comes 
to these 10 rules and
appreciate your understanding in this regard.  We do not *generally* 
enforce Netiquette Guidelines.
</lists/netiquette.html>

If you have a problem with what someone else has posted to the list, then 
you may freely respond to them
in private email.  List Guides will address any violations of the HWG's 
Mailing List's Actionable Rules
via private email.  Refusal to abide by the Actionable rules can result in 
a member being removed from the
mailing list permanently or for a period of time depending on the nature of 
the disturbance the member has
caused.

The List Guide program is authorized and endorsed by the HTML Writers Guild 
Governing Board. If you have a
problem with an action taken by a List Guide you may address that with 
their manager(s) by sending mail to
lg-manager(at)hwg.org .


3.  Who are the HWG-Basics List Guides?
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Individuals Currently Volunteering for HWG-Basics:

HWG-Basics List Guides:  <lg-basics(at)hwg.org>

      Judith Kallos
      Pam Shorey
      Jagannath Vedula
      Lisa Whirrett

You can email the Basics List Guide Team at <lg-basics(at)hwg.org> with any 
questions you may have in regards
to the HWG-Basics List.


4.  How do I volunteer to become a List Guide?
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Want to get involved with the HTML Writers Guild?  We are always seeking 
helpful organized individuals
willing to share their time and experience with the List Guide Program.  We 
currently have several
openings in the List Guide Roster.  If you enjoy helping others and
have been an HWG Member for at least three months, and are interested in 
joining the List Guide Team can
email:
lg-manager(at)hwg.org for details and an application

5.  How do I subscribe and unsubscribe?
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When sending out a subscribe or unsubscribe message, subject information is 
NOT needed.  Do NOT include
your E-Mail address in the subscribe message.  If you have any problems 
with subscribing or unsubscribing,
please send E-Mail to owner-hwg-basics(at)hwg.org
or to the List Guides <lg-basics(at)hwg.org> .

To unsubscribe from the HWG Basics List  you need to send a message to:

hwg-basics-request(at)hwg.org
In the body of the message type: unsubscribe

For information about subscribing to the list, please see:
</lists/hwg-basics/index.html#1>

For information about UNsubscribing to the list, please see:
</lists/hwg-basics/index.html#4>


6.  Can I subscribe to the list without getting so much E-Mail?
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A "digest" version of the list is available. By subscribing to the digest 
version of the hwg-basics
mailing list, you receive a group of posts in one E-Mail message. That way, 
instead of getting 20 messages
a day from the list, you would get 1 or 2 which contain all of the posts 
from that day. You can still
participate in the hwg-basics list like a regular subscriber, you just 
receive your messages in a more
compact manner.

For information about subscribing to the Digest version, please see:
</lists/hwg-basics/index.html#2>

For information about UNsubscribing to the Digest version, please see:
</lists/hwg-basics/index.html#5>


7.  How do I send a message to the list?
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Each list has a different feel and different general community rules. 
Please spend some time listening in
("lurking") before posting in order to get a feel for the way in which 
conversations take place.

To send a message to the hwg-basics list, send mail to:

     hwg-basics(at)hwg.org


8.  What if my message is not posting to the list?
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First troubleshoot the following items:

*Did you subscribe to the Basics List and receive confirmation the 
subscription was processed?

*Are you sending your post to: hwg-basics(at)hwg.org?

*Are you sending using the email address you originally used to subscribe 
to the list?

*Does the email you subscribed with have an autoresponder attached to it or 
include HTML formatting or
attachments?

It is not uncommon for members to change email addresses and inadvertently 
forget that the "new" address
was not the one they used when they subscribed to the list.  The new 
address would not be recognized by
the mail server and therefore your messages would not be forwarded to the list.

Also, autoresponders and ISP problems that create bounced messages may 
cause the list's filters to
automatically unsubscribe you from the list.  If after checking all the 
above possibilities out you still
are experiencing difficulties, email the List Guides for assistance.


9.  What is the HWG-Basics mailing list?
==========================================

The HWG-Basics list is targeted towards those of you who are just getting 
started with HTML authoring.
Its charter includes beginning to intermediate discussion of all areas of 
web site 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!

The Frequently Asked Questions for the HWG-Basics List is located at:

</lists/hwg-basics/index.html>


10.  What topics do NOT belong on HWG-Basics?
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Messages sent to the entire list that are just "Thanks for your help" 
messages, should be sent privately,
not through the list. Although it is a courteous thing to do, it is best to 
keep messages like that off of
the list. If you want to, when you post a request for information or help, 
you can thank members "in
advance".  You may notice that some members write "TIA" in their messages, 
which means "Thanks In
Advance".

If you would like to have your web site looked at by other members of the 
Guild and get feedback from
them, please post requests to the hwg-critique list. Requests for feedback 
(critiques) are not allowed on
the hwg-basics list. For checking out how a script or other functionality 
is working, try the new Testing
list at /lists/hwg-testing/index.html .

Discussion of pricing, as noted above, is NOT allowed on any HWG Mailing 
Lists. More information about the
HWG's policy on pricing discussion can be  found at:
</resources/faqs/priceFAQ.html> .
If you ever have a question in regards to the pricing policy, please do not 
hesitate to ask one of the
List Guides at lg-basics(at)hwg.org *before* posting.

Finally, discussion about the operation or administration of the HTML 
Writers Guild should not be posted
on the hwg-basics list.  There is a Membership Suggest Box area on the HWG 
Web site for you to make
constructive and helpful suggestions directly to the Governing Board.  This 
service also gives you the
opportunity to submit your ideas on what kind of services you would like to 
see from the Guild, your
feedback on current Guild projects, and ideas for new Guild programs.

</opcenter/suggest/>



11.  What other mailing lists are available?
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The HWG offers a plethora of list selections for members to choose from 
depending on their areas of
interest.  For an overview of all the general and topic specific lists 
offered by the HWG please visit:

</lists/mailinglists.html>

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