Hacktivism list FAQ (Version 0.1)

["Grugnog" <grugnog@tao.ca>]

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            Hacktivism list FAQ (Version 0.1)
                Grugnog <grugnog@tao.ca>

    The latest edition of this FAQ can always be retrieved from:

    http://www.tao.ca/~grugnog/hacktivism/list-faq.txt

Changes: none (first edition)

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Subject: 1. Introduction and Intent

This FAQ aims to answer some of the most popular frequently asked
questions about the Hacktivism e-mail list. It doesn't attempt to answer
questions on hacktivism, just the e-mail list.

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Subject: 2. Table of Contents

        1. Introduction and Intent
        2. Table of Contents
        3. What is the Hacktivism list?
        4. How do I unsubscribe?
        5. How do I subscribe?
        6. What should I post to the list?
        7. What should I not post to the list?
        8. What messages should I not bother replying to?
        9. What is spam, and how do I combat it?

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Subject: 3. What is the Hacktivism list?

The Hacktivism e-mail list is for posting news or analysis about
hacktivism and for discussion possibly leading to a better understanding
of what 'hacktivism' means (as a word and in a tactical, ethical and
practical sense).
This statement will change as the list develops.

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Subject: 4. How do I unsubscribe?

To remove yourself from the e-mail list, and stop getting messages from it
you have to unsubscribe. There are two ways of doing this:

1: You can unsubscribe by sending a mail to majordomo@tao.ca with no
subject line and the command "unsubscribe hacktivism" in the main body
(without the quotes).
Tips:
* Don't send unsubscribe requests to the main list - this is infuriating
for everyone else on the list, and won't get you unsubscribed any faster.
* Make sure you send messages in plain text only, and you turn off your
signatures - check your e-mail options.
* Don't include your e-mail address after the command. Make sure you are
using the same e-mail address you subscribed from.
* Check both of them again, and if it still doesn't work them e-mail me
(grugnog@tao.ca) and I will unsubscribe you manually.

2: You can also unsubscribe by going to the web site
<http://major.tao.ca/> and following the instructions. This is probably
the quickest and easiest way to unsubscribe for most people.

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Subject: 5. How do I subscribe?

If you want to join the list, you need to subscribe. There are two ways of
doing this:

1: You can subscribe by sending a mail to majordomo@tao.ca with no
subject line and the command "subscribe hacktivism" in the main body
(without the quotes).
Tips:
* Make sure you send messages in plain text only, and you turn off your
signatures - check your e-mail options.
* Don't include your e-mail address after the command. Make sure you are
using the same e-mail address you subscribed from.

2: You can also subscribe by going to the web site
<http://major.tao.ca/> and following the instructions. This is probably
the quickest and easiest way to subscribe for most people.

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Subject: 6. What should I post to the list?

Do post:
* News on hacktivism
* Your views on what hacktivism is, and any ethical, tactical or practical
  issues that come to mind
* Replies to any of the above posts!
This list will change as the list culture develops.

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Subject: 7. What shouldn't I post to the list?

Don't post:
* Unsubscribe requests (see above)
* Spam (see below)
* Blatantly off-topic material (I won't try and define this for now)
* Material which will attract unneccesary attention to yourself, others or
  the list providers from the authorities, such as specific hacking
  techniques, or details of illegal project organisation.
* Flames: try and keep debate reasonably calm, please don't start flame
  wars! If you do, please consider take taking them off list!
* Messages people can't read. Try and avoid messages in HTML or messages
  with attachments. Plain text rules!
This list will change as the list culture develops.

I refuse to censor this list in any way. If the list provider (or their
provider, ect) forces removal of any information I will endevour to ensure
it is available elsewhere on the net.

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Subject: 8. What messages should I not bother replying to?

Don't bother replying to:
* Unsubscribe requests (see above)
* Spam (see below)
* Blatant flames
* Peoples replies to any of the above!

If people reply to any of these, or the replies to any of these (ect) it
merely increases the volume of the list - creating a chain reaction, but
rarely solves the problems! If you have to reply, please think about
replying off list.

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Subject: 9. What is spam, and how do I combat it?

Spam is 'unsolicited commercial e-mail', and can occasionally get postedto
e-mail lists. The main thing is not to reply to it (even if it says send a
'REMOVE' to get off the list) - all this does is confirms your e-mail
address. Beyond that you can either ignore it, or report the spammer to
their ISP: for more information see <http://spam.abuse.net/>