[HOWTO/NETNEWS] r.a.d.parks posting guidelines
Debbie Pickett
[Note - these posting guidelines are still being modified to more
closely reflect the opinion of rec.arts.disney.*'s readers. If you have
any suggestions please send them to the author. This is *especially*
important for r.a.d.parks, since I do not follow the group closely.]
rec.arts.disney.parks is one of five newsgroups in the
rec.arts.disney.* hierarchy. Its purpose is to discuss Disney theme
parks, attractions and resorts worldwide.
This is rec.arts.disney.parks' charter (description of topics
to be discussed in the newsgroup):
rec.arts.disney.parks (unmoderated)
Discussion of all Disney parks, restaurants, attractions, and resorts of
the past, present and future, including, but not limited to, the Walt
Disney World properties, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland
Paris.
The following subjects are typical of articles suitable for
rec.arts.disney.parks (with suggested groups to crosspost to):
Is Indiana Jones ride at DL open in December?
Prices for wedding at WDW
Disney plans new theme park: Australia
[rec.arts.disney.announce, aus.general]
RAD-meet at Disneyland August 12-13 [rec.arts.disney.announce]
What is the food like at Ariel's?
The following subjects are not covered under the charter and should be
posted elsewhere, as suggested in brackets.
For sale: Cheap 3-day pass to WDW [rec.arts.disney.merchandise]
New ride at Universal [rec.parks.theme]
GIF: Bambi meets Faline (LARGE!) [alt.binaries.pictures.cartoons]
Test! Please Ignore! [misc.test]
Other groups in the rec.arts.disney.* hierarchy are:
rec.arts.disney.misc General topics pertinent to the Disney Company.
rec.arts.disney.merchandise Toys, videos, music, books, art, collectibles.
rec.arts.disney.animation Animated features, cartoons, short subjects.
rec.arts.disney.announce FAQs, lists, info, announcements (Moderated).
This article and the posting guidelines for the other four groups are
posted to rec.arts.disney.announce.
If you are new to Usenet, you should definitely be reading the
newsgroup news.announce.newusers. In it are some very helpful articles
on how the Usenet community works. It is strongly suggested that you
read these articles before posting to any newsgroups:
A Primer on How to Work With the Usenet Community
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Emily Postnews Answers Your Questions on Netiquette
Hints on writing style for Usenet
Rules for posting to Usenet
What is Usenet?