<VV> Monthly VV guide post

[airvair]

Probably ought to add, no April Fools jokes. ;o)

-Mark

Bryan Blackwell wrote:
> 
> This is the regular posting of the guidelines for using VirtualVairs.
> If you have comments on this list, please mailto:vairorg at corvair.org
> 
> To see the complete VV FAQ, surf over to: http://www.vv.corvair.org/
> 
> In general:
> 
>  - No profanity.
>  - No flame wars.  If you have something rude to send, please keep it
>         off the list.  This includes "my politician is better than
>                 yours."
>  - This is a Corvair list, try to keep posts to Corvairs, or at least
>         about cars or air cooled engine technology, especially:
>         - No politics, unless they have *explicit* Corvair or automotive
>                 content.
>         - Likewise, no religion.
>  - Indicate actual name and city/state (and country if applicable), and
>    year/model/trans/motor of your 'Vair, this may help clarify your inquiry or
>    follow-up
>  - If you've asked a technical question, please let us know what the
>    solution turned out to be.
>  - Limit signature files to six lines or less.
>  - Try to make the Subject line fit the post, especially for replies
>         to Digests.
>  - When responding to posts, edit out irrelevant material.
>  - When replying to a Digest, please trim to just what's relevant.
>  - Sign messages with your real name.
>  - Conversely, include enough so your answer makes sense.
>  - Don't post pictures or other attachments to the list.  Put them on
>         a web server and post the URL.
>  - Avoid "me too" posts.
>  - No urban myths or virus hoaxes, please.  If you haven't personally
>         verified it, assume it's a myth or a hoax.
>  - Use all caps only for emphasis.
>  - There are several special interest lists as well:
>         - Fastvair, for Corvair high-performance matters,
>                 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FastVair/
>         - Stock Corvair Group, for all things as they came from Chevy,
>                 http://members.cox.net/stock_corvair_group/Index.htm
>         - UltraVan, the Corvair powered motorhome,
>                 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UltraVan/
>         - Corvanatics, far all FC Corvairs (trucks),
>                 http://www.corvair.org/chapters/corvanatics/emaillist.html
>         - V8Vairs, concerning V8 conversions,
>                 mailto:v8vairs-help at corvair.org for more info
>         - 1960 Corvair group, for the "Cavemen"
>                 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cavefolks/
>         - Corvair Lakewood/Monza station wagons
>                 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lakewood_monza/
>         - VV-Talk, for general non-Corvair conversation,
>                 http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/listinfo/vv-talk
>  - If you must post something non-Corvair, please:
>         - Keep it brief and limit number of posts.
>         - Label jokes as "humor".
>         - Said jokes should be suitable for my 9 year old.
>         - Label non-Corvair messages as "no Corvair".
>         - Better yet, use the vv-talk list, to subscribe, go to:
>                 http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/listinfo/vv-talk
>  - Please turn off "Return Receipt" for mail you post to the list.
>  - Finally, only post messages that are of interest to a large portion
>         of the list. If your message is generally only meant for a few
>         individuals, please send it only to them.
> 
> Posting info:
> 
>  - The list address is: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>  - To unsubscribe, go to
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>  - You must send your message in plain text without attachments.
>  - If you need help with VV, mailto:vv-help at corvair.org and someone
>         will try to help you.
>  - If you have a complaint about a member's post and you can't work it
>         out with them directly, mailto:vairorg at corvair.org - DO NOT take
>         it up with them on the list.
> 
> Searching:
> 
>  - You can search the archived posts of all the corvair.org public lists
>         with a little help from Google, just go to the main Google page
>         and put something like:
> 
>         electric fan site:www.vv.corvair.org
> 
> Advertisments:
> 
>  - Ads that are Corvair related and preferably on-topic are acceptable.
>  - Please put "For Sale", "FS", "AD" or comparable in the Subject line.
>  - Vendor ads are acceptable, as long as they are not too frequent (once
>      a month or so for unsolicited ads) and adhere to the above
>      guidelines.  Vendor ads that explicitly address the topic at hand,
>      preferably with some applicable information, are good.
>         - We encourage vendors to post once a month to help
>           our members find out about you.  Be sure to include your
>           company info.
>         - No vendor bashing.  If you have a great product, say why yours
>           is great.  Personal attacks are expressly forbidden.
>  - Include both the City and State and a phone number with good times to
>         call if you will accept phone calls, especially for cars.
>  - For events, include the above, plus Month, Day, and Time, and
>         directions.
> 
> Handy URLs for Hoaxes & Virii:
> 
>         http://kumite.com/myths/
>         http://www.urbanlegends.com/
>         http://www.snopes2.com/
>         http://www.datafellows.com/news/hoax.htm
>         http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
>         http://www.cai.com/virusinfo/virusalert.htm
>         http://vil.nai.com/
> 
> URLs for info for new e-mail/internet users:
> 
>         http://www.sharpened.net/glossary/acronyms.php  Chat Acronyms.
>         http://www.AcronymFinder.com/  The Acronym Finder.
>         http://www.phish.net/PhishFAQ/nabbrev.html  More Acronyms and Abbreviations.
> 
>         *-*-*- Last updated: 19 Jan 07 -*-*-*