April Wine Discussion List FAQ

MAIN INDEX:

General Questions Instructions List Etiquette Problems Glossary

GENERAL:

What is a discussion list? How does the list work? How/When did this list start? Who runs the list? Where is this list located? Does the band have anything to do with the list? Who can join? Does it cost anything to join or participate? Why do I have to confirm my e-mail address when joining? Can my e-mail address be seen by others on the list? Is my e-mail address kept private? Will I receive SPAM after joining the list? How many messages will I receive each day? I hate SPAM.  Can I send messages to the list using a fake e-mail address? I need someone's e-mail address from the list and I can't find it. Can anyone post a message to the list, or members only? I'm going on holiday (vacation).  Can I temporarily unsubscribe? I'm shy.  Do I have to post messages, or can I just read them each day? I don't like getting e-mail every time a new message is posted.  Can I get them sent to me once a day instead? Can I find out who else is subscribed to this list? Can I sign up under more than one e-mail address? Is there a limit on how big a message can be? Can I send attachments with my e-mail to the list? What is "list" mode? What is "digest" mode? If I'm in digest mode, how often and when will I receive the digest e-mail? Can I be on digest mode and list mode at the same time? Are the messages from the list saved (archived)? I only just joined the list, can I see what's previously been sent? Why are the archives password protected? Are there other places I can get current April Wine information? How do I contact the list administrator if I have more questions?

INSTRUCTIONS:

How do I subscribe (join)? How do I send a message to the list? If I click "Reply" in my e-mail program, where will the e-mail be sent? How do I switch to digest mode? How do I switch from digest mode back to list mode? How do I access the list archives? Is it possible to receive mail only on subjects that interest me? Is it possible to receive mail only from certain senders? How do I set my e-mail program to not send HTML formatted e-mail? How do I unsubscribe from the list? Is additional help or instructions available for this list?

LIST ETIQUETTE:

Are there any rules when posting a message? Posting messages IN ALL CAPS… What about grammar and spelling? What are we allowed to talk about? What are we NOT allowed to talk about? Can I reply to a message and just say "Me too/I agree/That was funny"? So can anyone out there send any old junk to the list? This is great! Can I advertise my new band/dog grooming service/resume to everyone on the list? Is it okay to write to specific people on the list? Can I meet girls/guys on the list? Why is it bad to test on a mailing list? Can/Should I send HTML e-mail to the list? How can I tell if my e-mail program is sending HTML e-mail? I use AOL.  AOL sends HTML e-mail and it seems impossible to change that.  What should I do? I'm really offended by Mr. X's post!  What can I do? I just sent a message I wish I hadn't sent.  Can it be deleted? Someone mentioned something on the list and I can't remember when or what they said.  Shall I ask again? I just got an e-mail about a terible virus.  I'd like to warn everyone on the list. I have some bootleg CDRs I'd like to give out.  I won't even charge! Is that ok? Can people be banned from the list? Who decides who gets banned? What type of behavior would cause someone to get banned? I've been banned.  How do I get back on the list?

PROBLEMS:

I sent an e-mail to the list and it was returned to me.  What happened? My e-mail is not working.  Is there any other way to send a message to the list? I didn't receive any messages today.  How come? I've moved e-mail addresses, could you change it for me please?

GLOSSARY:

What's the difference between a discussion list and a message board? What's the difference between a discussion list and a newsgroup? What is a "Wino?" What is a "Troll?" What is "Lurking?" What is "SPAM?" What is "Flaming?" I keep seeing things like IMHO, LOL, ROTFL.  What do they mean? What are emoticons (smileys)?