Singles FAQ

Common terms and abbreviations used on soc.singles and other social newsgroups and general posting ettiquete

This FAQ about soc.singles newsgroup and related issues was compiled and written by Trygve Lode tlode@nyx.net with numerous contributions by others.

the current version is available at http://www.trygve.com/ssfaq-long.html

Soc.singles FAQ, short version, available at http://www.trygve.com/ssfaq.html

Welcome to soc.singles! Soc.singles is a place to hang out, discuss issues serious, mundane, and silly, flirt, share embarrassing personal secrets, and generally let your hair down and have fun. Whether you're just reading or are feeling brave enough to leap headlong into any of the ongoing conversations or start a new one, you'll find a varied collection of people from around the world all working to keep your newsreading time from getting boring. Just be warned: soc.singles is not a place for personal ads, requests for penpals and/or sexually explicit email, commercial advertisements, or test messages. Remember that there are real people behind the messages you're reading and responding to, and if you treat them with the consideration and respect you'd give to a bunch of people you just met at a party, you'll be 77.4% of the way to being an accepted and valued contributor to soc.singles!

This document is called the "FAQ" (short for "Frequently Asked Questions") and hopefully contains information that will make it easier to follow and join in on the various conversations happening on soc.singles at any given time. No warranty is expressed or implied; for external use only; if rash persists, consult a physician.