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==About alt.gothic==
===What is a net.goth?===
net.goth n. One (goth) who, having access to usenet, both posts to alt.gothic and wants to be known as a 'net.goth'.  

While today many people would like to spread the term to include all goths that hang out on the internet, the first use of the term with any serious intention was as a means for the denizens of alt.gothic to identify each other IRL, going hand in hand with the first t-shirts, stickers, etc. Amusingly, some amount of consideration was put into whether 'cybergoth' would be a better term - cybergoth now means something completely and entirely different. ("Round here CyberGoth would be mistaken for CyberPunk.  CyberPunks are anorak-wearing-startrek-watching-mud-playing-no-lifers. MHO, net.goth would be more 'obscure' (which is good)" - The Grim Reaper, 1993) See above under 'types of goths' for more information about the current usage of 'cybergoth'.
===What is alt.gothic?===
Alt.gothic is a newsgroup devoted to discussion of various aspects of the so-called ≥gothic≤ subculture and its people.  The vast majority of the discussion that goes on isn't "gothic" per se, but deals with death and weirdness--or anything of interest to us.  We're a tight-knit group, but newcomers are always welcome as long as they follow a few guidelines as explained in this FAQ.
===How do I post to alt.gothic?===
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.gothic/topics?hl=en
===Do you bite?===
*Yes, we do bite, and we like it best if you enjoy it
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It disrupts the natural order of conversation, and it causes crabs. 
===Why can't I top-post? ===
It's a SCIENTIFIC FACT. 
====Crabs? That doesn't seem... ====
===Why are people flaming/ignoring me? ===
They felt like it. 
====Why are people insulting me for no good reason?====
They're not.  Someone at some point will have, probably extremely politely, explained to you what you are doing wrong and you didn't listen.  Go look for it
====Why is Peter H. Coffin being bitchy and petulant towards me?====
Because he can. Deal.

====Why is Peter Constantine celebrating and encouraging those who break social conventions and objecting to those who proclaim their existence?====
'Cos that's what he does. It's a social convention built up over time.
Ironic, innit?

Also, although he likes to deny it in public he is part of the 'we' on behalf of whom some claim to be posting. He lurks in e-mail, doncha know *wink*

===Do you have any other advice for me then? ===
Trim your posts. Attribute correctly. Lurk. Introduce yourself at some point, it seems to be popular. Buckle up. Wear nice boots.
===How can I identify a net.goth?===
You might find them at various net.goth friendly events, such as [[Convergence]], [[Whitby Gothic Weekend]], or [[Wave Gotik Treffen]].  They might be wearing a net.goth logo, but then again they might not.
===Where can I get a net.goth logo?===
There are several different net.goth logos.  It seems like currently the best place to download them is from here: http://www.vamp.org/Gothic/Images/misc-image.html These images (should be) public domain but non-subscribers are discouraged from using them.