Alt.gothic FAQ v4.0.0.1 beta

alt.gothic FAQ v4.0.0.1beta

ABOUT THIS FAQ

001. Q: This FAQ seems incomplete! Is anyone working on updating the FAQ?

    A: kest is. 

01A Q: What about questions that aren't in this FAQ?

    A: First  - Look in an older FAQ. [link goes here] 
       Second - Search Google Groups 
       Third  - Ask. 

01B. Q: Can I help write the FAQ?

    A: Yes. 

ABOUT GOTH

002. Q: What is goth?

    A: A post-punk movement. 
    A: An aesthetic
    A: A musical genre 
    A: A fashion style
    A: A philosophy
    A: 'The whole Goth thing for me is a state of mind. An admittance that you're not the same as the people who work in Barclays Bank and you'll never really subscribe to the idea that you'll do a day job and come home to watch Big Brother.'  - Lee Chaos
    A: 'To me, at least, the goth isn't a lifestyle, or a wardrobe or even identity. It simply *is*, and there's not a darned thing I can do change it. The only difference between me now and me at age nine is that now I buy my own clothes, so things just happen to end up being bought in black instead of other colors. It just turns out that way.' - Peter H. Coffin
    A: "It's a state of mind. And was invented by Lord Byron. On absinthe." - David Gerard
    A: I don't care as long as there's a really cute one sitting on my face.

003. Q: Is X goth?

    A: It might be, but there are enough definitions that you'll be wrong. 

003a.Q: A list of things that are GAF:

    A:

03b. Q: Is emo goth?

    A: No. There are some stylistic similarities, but the two are distinct. 
       Emo could be argued as a successor to goth, but history and common sense say otherwise. 

3bi. Q: What is emo?

    A: "Goth minus the fucking" 

ABOUT ALT.GOTHIC

1. Q: What is alt.gothic?

  A: 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.

2. Q: How do I post to alt.gothic?

  A:  http://groups.google.com/group/alt.gothic/topics?hl=en

3. Q:

  A: Yes, we do bite, and we like it best if you enjoy it

004. A: It disrupts the natural order of conversation, and it causes crabs.

    Q: Why can't I top-post? 

04a. A: It's a SCIENTIFIC FACT.

    Q: Crabs? That doesn't seem... 

005. Q: Why are people flaming/ignoring me?

    A: They felt like it. 

05a. Q: Why are people insulting me for no good reason?

    A: 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

006. Q: Do you have any other advice for me then?

    A: Trim your posts. Attribute correctly. Lurk. Introduce yourself at some point, it seems to be popular. Buckle up. Wear nice boots.

ABOUT...OTHER STUFF

007. Q: How do I know if I have a beautiful heart?

    A: Rub the magic Albatross, of course.

008. Q: Is it true that ejaculation diminishes one's power?

    A:

009. Q: Tell me about Poppy Z. Brite's nipples...

    A: