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This article is from the rec.arts.bodyart Welcome & Netiquette FAQ,
by Heidi Anderson with numerous contributions by others.
1a. What Is rec.arts.bodyart?
The original charter of the newsgroup:
Rec.arts.bodyart (RAB) is an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup for
discussing "bodyart." Bodyart here refers to tattoos, body pierces,
brandings (on humans; not on animals) and cuttings, although other
modifications that involve some *permanent* form of body alteration
for decorative purposes also qualify. While temporary tattoos and
standard jewelry may be discussed here, they would be discussed in
the context of permanent bodyart.
Group consensus over the years has helped the newsgroup's original
charter evolve to include the following:
o No posting of "personal ads" (SWM looking for 20-30 yo SWW, etc.);
there is a newsgroup called alt.personals.bodyart for this, as well
as the BME personals at http://www.bmezine.com.
o No posting of advertisements of businesses (those related to bodyart
should contact <purplepages@underwriters.com> for inclusion in the
Purple Pages Directory, posted on RAB). "Grand Opening", "Special
Event" or "help wanted" announcements for bodyart-related events/
establishments are fine.
o No posting of any graphic or binary files. Gifs or jpgs of bodyart
should be posted on alt.binaries.pictures.bodyart, with a short
text-only announcement on rec.arts.bodyart as a pointer. Or, put
your pictures up on a web page and post the URL.
o Classified "for sale" announcements by individuals (NOT businesses)
are okay, but are limited to bodyart-related items such as tattoo
magazines, or body piercing jewelry. Please put "FS:" at the
beginning of the subject line. No ads for used cars or concert
tickets, please. Those interested in buying/selling on the Internet
should read the "How to Buy and Sell on the Internet" FAQ, posted
to news.answers.
If you post one of the above, expect to get personal email from
RABbits telling you not to do so. Persons who continue to do so
purposefully and/or maliciously will have their service providers
contacted regarding this unappreciated behavior.
RAB offers a community and sense of belonging for those interested in
bodyart. There are many regulars on RAB who, through their
personalities, serve as jester, shaman, den mother, baby, grumpy old
man, executioner, etc. etc. Most of all, those on RAB are living,
breathing, ALIVE people who love to celebrate their bodies through
decoration. Welcome!
One of the reasons RAB is so unique, is that it allows lay people to
learn and discuss the topic of bodyart----without the traditional
constraints of social class, geography, or age. While there are some
readers who are professionals or shop apprentices, this is one of the
very few open forums in the world where bodyart enthusiasts can speak
openly about the subject. There are *NO* commercial interests or
ulterior motives in RAB.
It is STRONGLY recommended to read the various FAQs prior to posting a
query. Your question may already be in the FAQ--in which case you look
like a novice just asking it again. Both the tattoo and piercing FAQs
carry a list of (recommended) shops in different geographical areas.
Check to see if your area is represented.
RABbits: When sending private email to posters regarding their
off-topic, or netiquette-less posts, *PLEASE be polite*! There is
no reason to be rude or personal, especially if the error was made
because the poster was a beginner. We would like to provide a warm,
welcoming environment.
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