Logs for ShadowRN and Associated Mailing Lists

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 20 Apr 1994 16:51:13 -0500

Message no. 1 ERROR: This message seems to be empty. It is located at LOG9404C.RN::584895,263.

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sun, 1 May 1994 03:15:36 -0500

Message no. 2 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.01 (04-26-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
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PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 11 May 1994 05:25:58 -0500

Message no. 3 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.02 (05-02-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 21 May 1994 00:40:18 -0500

Message no. 4 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.10 (05-18-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 1 Jun 1994 09:45:06 -0500

Message no. 5 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.11 (05-27-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 11 Jun 1994 17:17:39 -0500

Message no. 6 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.12 (06-06-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Jun 1994 00:00:00 CDT

Message no. 7 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.20 (06-16-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Jun 1994 04:23:08 -0500

Message no. 8 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.20 (06-16-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Mon, 11 Jul 1994 00:00:06 -0500

Message no. 9 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.20 (06-16-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Thu, 21 Jul 1994 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 10 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.20 (06-16-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Mon, 1 Aug 1994 00:00:03 -0500

Message no. 11 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.20 (06-16-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Thu, 11 Aug 1994 00:00:02 -0500

Message no. 12 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.21 (08-01-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

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C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

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D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

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E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

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G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:08:19 +0100

Message no. 13 On Thu, 11 Aug 1994, Damion Milliken wrote:

> Just a question: Does anybody actually read this when it is sent out
> automatically?
>
> We all get it when we subscribe, and we should save it then, why the need to
> get it every week and fill up our mailboxes?

It is currently sent out 3x a month. The reason is that if it isn't, and
you wern't here for the old days, we'll get dailing postings of people
demanding to get off the list or posting "unsubscribe shadowrn" to the
list or basically being buttheads. By posting the first part of the FAQ
often enough, newbies can get the information they need.

There is a reason.

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From:	Damion Milliken <u9467882@******.UOW.EDU.AU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Fri, 12 Aug 1994 11:43:37 +0000

Message no. 14 Our Fearless Leader writes:

> It is currently sent out 3x a month. The reason is that if it isn't, and
> you wern't here for the old days, we'll get dailing postings of people
> demanding to get off the list or posting "unsubscribe shadowrn" to the
> list or basically being buttheads. By posting the first part of the FAQ
> often enough, newbies can get the information they need.

Ah, well, everybody gets the FAQ when they subscribe. They get all the info
then.

Also, I don't think it stops people mailing requests to "CONFIRM SHADOWRN" to
the list, just look down your message list about a dozen messages.

Will writes:

> THe real reason behind sending out the FAQ is so that the information
> -which changes often enough- will be as up to date as possible.

OK, this I have to agree with, but just how many times has it recently changed?
Perhaps it could just be mailed out when it is altered.

> I had the original FAQ that was sent to me and I couldn't get in touch
> with FL with it (it claimed he was at krypton NOT vorlon) and I got
> really confused when I tried to FTP to teetot and found out Beelzebub
> was DEAD!

Well, these things were posted to the list in other fasions than the FAQ as
well. But yeah, I see the idea.

> If you were smart you wouldn't detlete it, you'd replace the old one
> once a month. :-)

Or thrice monthly as the case may be :-)

> The new FAQ idea is great and I see no reason to cease sending it.

Neither do I really, it's not as if I pay for my account space or anything. I'm
just curious as to the need for it.

--
Damion Milliken University of Wollongong E-Mail: u9467882@******.uow.edu.au

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From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Thu, 11 Aug 1994 21:45:54 +0100

Message no. 15 On Fri, 12 Aug 1994, Damion Milliken wrote:

> Ah, well, everybody gets the FAQ when they subscribe. They get all the info
> then.

99% of the people delete or forget it.

> Also, I don't think it stops people mailing requests to "CONFIRM SHADOWRN"
to
> the list, just look down your message list about a dozen messages.

The CONFIRM SHADOWRN requests are the result of people not reading the
confirm messages (you do read them, don't you) and are barely mentioned
in the FAQ.

> OK, this I have to agree with, but just how many times has it recently changed?
> Perhaps it could just be mailed out when it is altered.

Part 2 changes fairly freqently, perhaps 2x a month, part 1 is fairly
stagnant.

> Or thrice monthly as the case may be :-)

There are two parts to the FAQ. Part 2 contains the meat of the
information. PArt I has information on how to subscribe, post,
unsubscribe and a few other things. This is the part that is most often
forgotten by people. Before the FAQ was posted frequently, we would get
near-daily messages saying 'Please take me off this list' or 'unsubscribe
shadowrn'. This was far more annoying than a single administrative
posting posted 3x a month (every 10 days). It veryfies that there can be
no excuse for a person not having the information available.

____ Robert A. Hayden <=> hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu
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\/ / Finger for Geek Code Info <=> I do not necessarily speak for the
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From:	Doctor Doom <jch8169@*******.TAMU.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Fri, 12 Aug 1994 00:30:44 -0500

Message no. 16 Von Damien Milliken:

>Ah, well, everybody gets the FAQ when they subscribe. They get all the info
>then.

True, but they do not read it. Case in point: I cannot even begin to
estimate the number of bewildered/irate/insulting communiques I receive
from individuals whose subscription was deleted for reasons of bouncing
mail. Moreover, I should go so far as to consider such queries to be,
bar none, THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ON SHADOWRN.

Furthermore, this is IN SPITE of the fact that the FAQ is distributed
thrice intramonthly and contains a lengthy entry on the topic, "Why is
my subscription being delete for no reason?" Permit me to assure the
denizens of this list that if a deletion is intended to be a punitive
measure, the individual in question /shall/ be aware of it.

>Neither do I really, it's not as if I pay for my account space or anything.
>I'm just curious as to the need for it.

There IS a need. Without question.

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From:	Damion Milliken <u9467882@******.UOW.EDU.AU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Fri, 12 Aug 1994 18:22:33 +0000

Message no. 17 Our Fearless Leader writes:

> On Fri, 12 Aug 1994, Damion Milliken wrote:
> > Ah, well, everybody gets the FAQ when they subscribe. They get all the info
> > then.
>
> 99% of the people delete or forget it.

What makes you think they do not do this when it is mailed out automatically?

> The CONFIRM SHADOWRN requests are the result of people not reading the
> confirm messages (you do read them, don't you) and are barely mentioned
> in the FAQ.

Ok, you got me there. BTW, I read all_the FAQ material sent to me when I
subscribed, and all the stuff about confirming and OKing my subscription.

> Part 2 changes fairly freqently, perhaps 2x a month, part 1 is fairly
> stagnant.

Isn't it part one we all get three times a month though?
Perhaps the subject bar should indicate if a revision has taken place, or the
FAQs only be posted when such a revision has occured. If this was the case, and
people knew that the FAQ had been modified, then they may actually read, and
save, it.

> There are two parts to the FAQ. Part 2 contains the meat of the
> information. PArt I has information on how to subscribe, post,
> unsubscribe and a few other things. This is the part that is most often
> forgotten by people. Before the FAQ was posted frequently, we would get
> near-daily messages saying 'Please take me off this list' or 'unsubscribe
> shadowrn'. This was far more annoying than a single administrative
> posting posted 3x a month (every 10 days). It veryfies that there can be
> no excuse for a person not having the information available.

OK, I'll take your word for it then. One FAQ every 10 days is better than 10
"unsunscribe me" messages every 10 days.

Doom writes:

> >Ah, well, everybody gets the FAQ when they subscribe. They get all the info
> >then.
>
> True, but they do not read it. Case in point: I cannot even begin to
> estimate the number of bewildered/irate/insulting communiques I receive
> from individuals whose subscription was deleted for reasons of bouncing
> mail. Moreover, I should go so far as to consider such queries to be,
> bar none, THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ON SHADOWRN.
>
> Furthermore, this is IN SPITE of the fact that the FAQ is distributed
> thrice intramonthly and contains a lengthy entry on the topic, "Why is
> my subscription being delete for no reason?"

Could be that no one reads it when its posted either :-)

> Permit me to assure the denizens of this list that if a deletion is
> intended to be a punitive measure, the individual in question /shall/ be
> aware of it.

Denizens? :-) You think of us that way? :-)
Just a thought, perhaps this fact should be added to the FAQ, it was what
caught me out when I was deleted. Sure, the FAQ says people are usually
deleted for reasons of bouncing mail, but if somebody else suggests some other
reason, as in my case, and the reason seems sound, as in my case, then as far
as the FAQ goes, it well could be correct. Maybe add the bit about if you are
being deleted for puntive reasons you _will_ be warned first in the FAQ. Or
perhaps the message which is sent out to people when they are deleted should
state "....due to bouncing mail...", that way it cannot be misinterpreted.

> >Neither do I really, it's not as if I pay for my account space or anything.
> >I'm just curious as to the need for it.
>
> There IS a need. Without question.

Ok I'll be content to trust your (and FL's) wisdom here, after all, you have
been running the list...

--
Damion Milliken University of Wollongong E-Mail: u9467882@******.uow.edu.au

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From:	Bob McMillan <robmcm@***.GLA.AC.UK>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Fri, 12 Aug 1994 09:44:14 +0100

Message no. 18 >> True, but they do not read it. Case in point: I cannot even begin to
>> estimate the number of bewildered/irate/insulting communiques I receive
>> from individuals whose subscription was deleted for reasons of bouncing
>> mail. Moreover, I should go so far as to consider such queries to be,
>> bar none, THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ON SHADOWRN.
>>
>> Furthermore, this is IN SPITE of the fact that the FAQ is distributed
>> thrice intramonthly and contains a lengthy entry on the topic, "Why is
>> my subscription being delete for no reason?"

Well, I have been deleted three times recently and I mailed Doom about the
possibility
of seeing the bounce or error report that the server is sending about me
because I am not exceeding my quota and the mailhost here is buffered by
another department if ours
goes down. If I could see these reports I might be able to track down why I
am getting subscribed.

Granted I have received the standard reply from Doom about the possibility
of quota exception etc. but I know that is not the case and it would be nice
if I didn't have to re-subscribe every week now.

Just my little rant...

Hmmm, on reading through this again it sounds like I am blaiming Doom about
this - I am not. No offense or slight is intended I am just annoyed by the
fact that this is happening to me on a regular basis now.

Is there any way I could see the error logs of the server?

Bob McMillan

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Technical Programmer | "Anybody who doesn't cut his speed at
Management Information Services, | the sight of a police car is
probably
University of Glasgow | parked."

From:	Bob McMillan <robmcm@***.GLA.AC.UK>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Fri, 12 Aug 1994 09:48:08 +0100

Message no. 19 >Well, I have been deleted three times recently and I mailed Doom about the
>possibility
>of seeing the bounce or error report that the server is sending about me
>because I am not exceeding my quota and the mailhost here is buffered by
>another department if ours
>goes down. If I could see these reports I might be able to track down why I
>am getting subscribed.
^^
Oops, that should be un-subscribed.

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Technical Programmer | "Anybody who doesn't cut his speed at
Management Information Services, | the sight of a police car is
probably
University of Glasgow | parked."

From:	Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Fri, 12 Aug 1994 10:24:53 -0500

Message no. 20 You know, I've had that same problem. I can't do anything about a mail bounce
until I see the bounced message return. And I know quite well that this
computer (gpx) cannot overflow its space, because I have no hard drive quota,
all HD overflow gets poured onto a 50 gigabyte DataVault (oh, yes, I'm sure
that's going to fill up REAL fast), and the mail system is buffered several
times (ie: several other machines run mail for this system).

I'd like to see my mail bounce message. Or at least a reply saying that you
deleted it. Not like it matters anyways, because it was a week ago or so, but
I think this is getting a bit insane.

Musumeci

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 13 Aug 1994 00:35:34 -0400

Message no. 21 On Fri, 12 Aug 1994, Damion Milliken wrote:

> Our Fearless Leader writes:
>
> > 99% of the people delete or forget it.
>
> What makes you think they do not do this when it is mailed out automatically?

They do -- this is why our most respected listowners have
arranged so that even if you're stupid enough to delete the FAQ, you'll
get one again later on.

> > The CONFIRM SHADOWRN requests are the result of people not reading the
> > confirm messages (you do read them, don't you) and are barely mentioned
> > in the FAQ.
>
> Ok, you got me there. BTW, I read all_the FAQ material sent to me when I
> subscribed, and all the stuff about confirming and OKing my subscription.

Personally, I read it all the first time (over a year ago), and
now I delete the new ones unless a previous message mentions a change.
Our Fearless Leader _always_ mentions important changes before they're
made -- that's why we haven't overthrown him (oh yeah, there's also
something about him and Doom having complete and total control over who is
subscribed, but I didn't pay much attention to that part of the FAQ. *big
grin*)

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sun, 21 Aug 1994 00:00:02 -0500

Message no. 22 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"

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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.21 (08-01-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@******.mankato.msus.edu

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I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
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PART I: INTRODUCTION
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A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

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G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features recently installed, the list
will only accept mailings that come from the same address your
subscription is registered on. This is to prevent non-list
people from flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Mon, 21 Nov 1994 00:00:02 -0500

Message no. 23 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Thu, 1 Dec 1994 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 24 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sun, 11 Dec 1994 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 25 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 21 Dec 1994 00:00:02 -0500

Message no. 26 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
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PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sun, 1 Jan 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 27 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 11 Jan 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 28 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 21 Jan 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 29 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 1 Feb 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 30 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.41 (10-28-94)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 31 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.5 (2-6-95)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

The current version of this file can always be found as listed below:
WWW http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/html/shadowrun.html
FTP cais.com, directory /pub/jdfalk/shadowrun
EMail <jdfalk@****.com> -- just ask politely!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden,
but can make it harder to reply within the thread of a
conversation.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands, including some
not listed here.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:00:00 -0500

Message no. 32 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.5 (2-6-95)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

The current version of this file can always be found as listed below:
WWW http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/html/shadowrun.html
FTP cais.com, directory /pub/jdfalk/shadowrun
EMail <jdfalk@****.com> -- just ask politely!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden,
but can make it harder to reply within the thread of a
conversation.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands, including some
not listed here.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	Sean Sheridan <sean@**.WISC.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Mon, 20 Feb 1995 23:14:57 -0600

Message no. 33 hi there
i just got this piece of mail again?
does it mean something or is it just a glitch.
this mail is the faq shadowrn file you sent me when i first logged on
thanks alot
Sean Sheridan

From:	"Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Mon, 20 Feb 1995 23:21:54 -0600

Message no. 34 If you read the headers, you'll see that it was sent to the entire list.
This is done periodically so that people can't claim they haven't been
given the information.

____ Robert A. Hayden <=> hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
\ /__ -=-=-=-=- <=> -=-=-=-=-
\/ / Finger for Geek Code Info <=> I am Pentium of Borg
\/ Finger for PGP Public Key <=> you will be approximated

From:	Gurth <gurth@******.NL>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Feb 1995 10:21:08 +0100

Message no. 35 >This is done periodically so that people can't claim they haven't been
>given the information.

That doesn't stop them, now does it?

Gurth@******.nl - Gurth@***.nl - http://www.xs4all.nl/~gurth/index.html
I want you to remember...
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P? !L !3 E? N++ K- W+ -po+(po) Y+ t(+) 5 !j R+(++)>+++$ tv+(++) b+@ D+(++)
B? e+ u+@ h! f--(?) !r(--)(*) n---->!n y?

From:	Jason Ustica <usticaj@**.ERAU.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Feb 1995 12:04:00 -0700

Message no. 36 On Mon, 20 Feb 1995, Sean Sheridan wrote:

> hi there
> i just got this piece of mail again?
> does it mean something or is it just a glitch.
> this mail is the faq shadowrn file you sent me when i first logged on
> thanks alot
> Sean Sheridan

No. It means you're getting another copy just like the rest of us do
every few weeks. BTW, read the damn thing. :)

/------------------------\/------------\
|Jason Ustica | Embry-Riddle|
|usticaj@**.erau.edu | Aeronautical|
|usticaj@*******.fsu.edu | University |
\------------------------/ Prescott,AZ |
\------------/

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Feb 1995 17:59:54 -0500

Message no. 37 On Mon, 20 Feb 1995, Sean Sheridan wrote:

> hi there
> i just got this piece of mail again?
> does it mean something or is it just a glitch.
> this mail is the faq shadowrn file you sent me when i first logged on
> thanks alot
> Sean Sheridan

It is sent periodically to the ShadowRN list address, mostly just
to make sure that you can get a new copy if you've dumped your old one
and forgotten that you can ask me for it.
Check the headers next time -- it said it was to ShadowRN, not to
you specifically.

-------------========== J.D. Falk <jdfalk@****.com> =========-------------
| Keeper of the FAQ, ShadowRN and NERPS mailing lists at HEARN |
--------========== http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/home.html ==========--------

From:	Enos Michel CDT <x62674f3@**************.ARMY.MIL>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Feb 1995 18:49:39 EST

Message no. 38 >
>On Mon, 20 Feb 1995, Sean Sheridan wrote:
>
>> hi there
>> i just got this piece of mail again?
>> does it mean something or is it just a glitch.
>> this mail is the faq shadowrn file you sent me when i first logged on
>> thanks alot
>> Sean Sheridan
>
> It is sent periodically to the ShadowRN list address, mostly just
>to make sure that you can get a new copy if you've dumped your old one
>and forgotten that you can ask me for it.
> Check the headers next time -- it said it was to ShadowRN, not to
>you specifically.
>
> -------------========== J.D. Falk <jdfalk@****.com> =========-------------
> | Keeper of the FAQ, ShadowRN and NERPS mailing lists at HEARN |
> --------========== http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/home.html ==========--------
>

You know, it would probably save you _lots_ of time if you just automatically
sent this message out a day or so after you send out the FAQ.... Or you
could stick a line into the end of the FAQ saying that anyone who asks a
question like this is going to be turned over to Doom....

Mike

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Wed, 1 Mar 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 39 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.62 (2-27-95)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

The current version of this file can always be found as listed below:
WWW http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/html/shadowrun.html
FTP cais.com, directory /pub/jdfalk/shadowrun
EMail <jdfalk@****.com> -- just ask politely!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden,
but can make it harder to reply within the thread of a
conversation.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands, including some
not listed here.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 11 Mar 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 40 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.63 (3-6-95)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

The current version of this file can always be found as listed below:
WWW http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/html/shadowrun.html
FTP cais.com, directory /pub/jdfalk/shadowrun
EMail <jdfalk@****.com> -- just ask politely!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden,
but can make it harder to reply within the thread of a
conversation.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands, including some
not listed here.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Tue, 21 Mar 1995 00:00:02 -0500

Message no. 41 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
____________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.65 (3-20-95)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

The current version of this file can always be found as listed below:
WWW http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/html/shadowrun.html
FTP cais.com, directory /pub/jdfalk/shadowrun
EMail <jdfalk@****.com> -- just ask politely!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
______________________________________________________________________________
_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PART I: INTRODUCTION
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

**********
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden,
but can make it harder to reply within the thread of a
conversation.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands, including some
not listed here.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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From:	"J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject:	[FAQ] ShadowRN: Discussion List for the RPG ShadowRun (Part I)
Date:	Sat, 1 Apr 1995 00:00:01 -0500

Message no. 42 Welcome to SHADOWRN,

This document contains the first part of the list of Frequently Asked
Questions [FAQs] for the BITNET mailing list ShadowRN, devoted to
discussions of the role playing game ShadowRun.

You will note that this first part contains only brief information on the
subject of the mailing list, as well as information on how to subscribe
and unsubscribe from the list. Additional information will be provided in
Part II of the FAQ, which is mailed to new subscribers and periodically
posted to the list.

You will also note that this FAQ _does not_ contain information about the
ShadowRun game spcifically. This FAQ is dedicated to the list itself and
serves as an introduction to the community created by list-discussion.

Thanks for your interest,

Virtually, The SHADOWRN Listowners

Robert Hayden: <hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu> "Fearless
Leader"
Doctor Doom: <jch8169@*******.tamu.edu> "Assistant Fearless
Leader"
J.D. Falk: <jdfalk@****.com> "Keeper of the
FAQ"
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Frequently Asked Questions for SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET
Version 2.7 (3-26-95)

Compiled by your fearless leader: Robert Hayden
hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
With editing and additions by: J.D. Falk
jdfalk@****.com

The current version of this file can always be found as listed below:
WWW http://www.cais.com/jdfalk/html/shadowrun.html
FTP cais.com, directory /pub/jdfalk/shadowrun
EMail <jdfalk@****.com> -- just ask politely!

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I. INTRODUCTION
A. What is SHADOWRN?
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm
still subscribed!
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PART I: INTRODUCTION
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A. What is ShadowRN?
ShadowRN is a discussion list for the role-playing game called
ShadowRun, which is published by FASA.

Shadowrun takes place in Seattle 61 years in the future.
Cybernetics, Virtual Reality, and biotechnology are available to
the public. Furthermore, Magic exists and is controlled by mages
and shamans, and mythical beings once again roam the land.
Megacorporations, with the power of small nations, rule the
politics and hold the ultimate stranglehold on the underclass.
Surviving in the world of Shadowrun takes as much courage as it
does skill.

And perhaps just a little luck.

**********
B. How do I subscribe to SHADOWRN?
To subscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: subscribe shadowrn your-real-name

In a little while you should get email instructing you how to
confirm your subscription request. Simply follow the instructions
and you will soon start getting regular postings.

If you have difficulty with bitnet addresses, you can also use the
internet address, which is LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl

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C. How do I post to SHADOWRN?
To post to SHADOWRN, you send your posting via email to
SHADOWRN@*****.BITNET (or SHADOWRN@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl for
internet).

**********
D. How do I unsubscribe to SHADOWRN?
To unsubscribe, you must send a control message to the listserv at
HEARN.bitnet. To do this, send email with the following
parameters:

TO: listserv@*****.bitnet (or LISTSERV@*****.nic.SURFnet.nl)
SUB: <leave blank>
1st line: signoff shadowrn

In a little while you should get email confirming your unsubscription
request.

**********
E. How do I reconfirm my subscription
From time to time while you are subscribed to the lists, you will
get a message from the LISTSERV that requests that you reconfirm
that you still want to be on the list.

If you wish to stay on the list, you need to follow the instructions
in your confirmation request.

If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to be on the list, you
can simply wait for two weeks and your subscription will timeout
and you will be removed from the list.

**********
F. Other Important LISTSERV Commands.
There are many commands you can give to the listserv in order to change
how your subscription works.

SET listname REPRO (default):
This command will have the listserv include you in the
distribution of any posting you make (ie, you get your own
things back, too).

SET listname ACK:
This is simply an confirmation of the posting you just made.
It is returned to you in email.

SET listname NOMAIL:
If you are going on vacation or something, sending a NOMAIL
command will halt your receiving any postings. This is
helpful if you know that your quota will be exceeded during
Christmas break, for example.

WARNING: If you forget to do this and your quota is exceeded,
this will cause all of the postings to be bounced back to the
list, possibly leading to a loop. The only way to quickly
alleviate this problem is to delete your subscription, so
PLEASE use the NOMAIL command if you are going to be gone
for a while.

SET listname DIGEST:
When this option is set, instead of all of the postings
being delivered separately, they will be delivered in
one mailing at the close of the day (in HEARN's timezone).
This is helpful if the number of mailings become a burden,
but can make it harder to reply within the thread of a
conversation.

SET listname MAIL (default):
This option is invoked to restore active status after sending
a NOMAIL request, and is also used to change from DIGEST
back to getting all postings separately.

HELP:
Sending this command will give you a listing and brief
descriptions of all available commands, including some
not listed here.

**********
G. Why am I getting deleted from the list for no reason?
99% of the time, the reason you are deleted from the list (by the
listowner) is because for some reason mail is bouncing off of your
account.

Usually this is caused by one of two reasons. Either A) your
account is filled and can't hold any more or B) for some reason your
account is not available (either the machine or your account is down).
When this happens, it causes an error message to be sent back to the
list. The list software attempts to detect error messages and route
them to the listowner. Sometimes, though, the error is not detected by
the listserv software and the error gets reported to the list. This
causes the error message to get sent our to all subscribers, including
the person who is bouncing mail. This leads to a loop that really
messes things up.

Thus, standard procedure when an error message is reported it to delete
the subscription of the person causing the error.

Once the problem has been fixed (you are back on the net or have room),
you are, of course, free to join the list again.

*********
H. Why does the list reject postings from my account?
As part of some security features, the list will only accept
mailings that come from the same address your subscription
is registered on. This is to prevent non-list people from
flooding the mailboxes of dozens of people.

Because of this, if you attempt to post from another account or
machine, your message will be rejected. Please read the error
message enclosed with your rejection and determine what you must
do to fix it in the future.

*********
I. HELP! Mail from the list has stopped coming, but I'm still subscribed!
Mail has an annoying characteristic in that, while most of the time
it is instantaneous, there are times when it can take up to two
weeks to go from one computer to another that is located ten feet
away (much like snail mail, eh?).

If mail suddenly suddenly stops coming, wait at least 48 hours before
you contact the listowner. Very likely a link is down between you and
the list, and as soon as that link comes back up, you will get
all of the old mailings.

Also note that the listowner won't be able to help at all in terms
of mail not arriving. All he can do is to verify that you are
indeed subscribed, anything beyond that is under the control of
someone else.

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