HALLOWEEN NEWSGROUP FAQ

ALT.HALLOWEEN.BOO
alt.halloween.boo is dedicated to the discussion of the Halloween holiday. This newsgroup is for text messages only. Binaries files should not be posted to this newsgroup, but to alt.binaries.halloween instead.

ALT.BINARIES.HALLOWEEN
alt.binaries.halloween is dedicated to the sharing of Halloween related binary files such as pictures, images, video, sound files, etc. Text messages should not be posted to this newsgroup, but to alt.halloween.boo instead.

Can anyone read messages in these newsgroups?
Yes, anyone with a newsreader and who's ISP subscribes to the newsgroup can read messages posted on a newsgroup.

What if my Internet Provider does not carry a newsgroup I want?
If your IP does not carry a newsgroup that you want to access, you can subscribe to a commercial newsgroup service for a small monthly fee. We use Supernews. Their service includes 400 days of binary retention, 1,000 days of text message retention and up to 30 simultaneous connections. These features with unlimited Usenet access only cost $10 a month at this time.

Can anyone post to these newsgroups?
Yes, if you have an interesting story, information, technique, idea, news, etc. related to Halloween, your are invited to post. Or, if you have a Halloween related question, people will be happy to help you out with it.

Please remember that your message is going to be read by a lot of people. Include all relevant information. Read through your message before posting it to make sure that you have covered every aspect and that there are no errors.

Who owns the newsgroups?
No one! No one person or group in particular owns the Usenet or newsgroups associated with it.

How do I "Kill File" advertisers or annoying people?
All newsreaders have a function that can filter out messages from specific posters. If someone is posting annoying messages or advertisements your can configure your newsreader to automatically filter them out. Check the documentation of your newsreader for instructions.

Are political or religious posts appropriate?
No! These newsgroups are dedicated to the enjoyment of Halloween. Nothing can become more heated than political or religious debates. Please avoid these types of posts, even in the guise of public information. These types of posts should never be posted to either of these newsgroups unless it is directly related to Halloween. There are many newsgroups specific to these topics and that's where they should be posted.