and will most importantly,

ABOUT THIS FAQ ====================================

1. There's no need for many people to read this entire FAQ. Each section or Q&A is coded "N" (newbies only), "E" (of interest to everybody) or "T" (techies only). Some of the basics are marked (E) because everyone will want to know about new tools or what's unique to ABNCF or other Usenet groups. Just please be honest with yourself about your level of experience.

2. Feedback is more than welcome. If you have something to contribute - particularly for Mac/Unix/Linux users - please post your comments as a response to this post. Please don't email the poster, since the FAQ is a group effort.

3. Unless a specific download site is indicated, any software recommended in this FAQ can be obtained from major software archives, such as http://www.tucows.com, http://www.macorchard.com, http://www.winfiles.com, http://www.shareware.com, http://www.zdnet.com/swlib/ or http://www.download.com. Rather than repeat these URLs throughout, they are indicated by "archive sites." You can ask about where to obtain a particular program, but software is never posted in the ABNCF newsgroup.

4. Hope this helps!!! Have fun, and see you in the group. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CONTENTS ========

I. USENET BASICS

A. Netiquette in Newsgroups

B. Spam and Scams

C. The Myth of Anonymity

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II. ABOUT ABNCF

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III. DOWNLOADING

A. The Posts Explained

B. Decoding and Playing Multiple-Part Files

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IV. POSTING

A. Posting Questions, Answers, Comments, Requests

 

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(N=Newbies Only; E=Everybody; T=Techies Only)

 

 

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I. USENET BASICS

 

A. Netiquette in Newsgroups

Recurring themes across all binaries newsgroups:

[N] 1. LOOK FOR AN FAQ --------before you post even a single question. In most newsgroups that provide them, the FAQ is posted only about twice a month, so...

[N] 2. LURK AND LEECH --------for at least a few weeks before posting anything, including questions. Find out what's welcome or taboo first. Observing awhile will also help you avoid the mistake of duplicating very recent or tired posts by rushing to contribute without knowing the group's history.

[N] 3. Learn how to use your computer --------software and basic Internet tools like search engines. While others are willing to help out, don't expect to be spoonfed. Even if you're not a newbie, you can get up to speed on any area of the Net that is new ground to you with these free resources: o On the Web, start with:

http://www.newbie.net --------(for an eye-opener, take the clueless newbie self test)

http://www.newbie-u.com

http://www.netlingo.com

 

[N] 4. DON'T SHOUT ----------unless you mean it, and then you better be right, eh? In posts and email, THIS IS SHOUTING. Turn off that caps lock.

[E] 5. CONSERVE BANDWIDTH --------loosely defined as the amount of information that can flow through a channel. All Usenet resources are limited. The ever-increasing demands on news servers have led to tons of lost posts, shorter retention times and dropped newsgroups. Wasting bandwidth is the Usenet equivalent of littering -- there's really no excuse for it and it hurts the whole community, especially in terms of allocating resources.

Bandwidth wasters are:

o Reposting files that are still on the servers.

o Off-topic posts.

o Posting more than the readers can reasonably download, which leads to requests for reposts.

o Posting questions when the answers are already right in front of you. Read part 00 of the binary posts!

o Multiple, simultaneous posts of the same request.

o "Me too" posts (well... unless it's fan mail ).

o Excessive cross-posting.

o Flame wars. Take it to email or shut up. Your opinion doesn't need to be on thousands of servers worldwide.

o Trolling, which leads to spamming (see below).

o Ridiculously long signatures.

o HTML attachments, especially for signatures or simple text messages.

 

 

 

B. Spam and Scams

[E] Responding to spam makes you a spammer, too (surprise!). Besides, you don't think those mass advertisers are actually reading the newsgroups, do you? Replying to their posts is the equivalent of talking back to a recording on the telephone. There's no need to post a spam alert, either. Anyone with a few hours of Usenet experience can recognize it as well as you can.

[E] Another type of spam is an off-topic discussion that just won't die out, especially if YOU perpetuate it. These usually start with a "troll" -- an inflammatory or controversial remark intended to lure responses and clog up the system.

[E] If you're in a fighting mood, learn what you can do about spam by reading news.admin.net-abuse.usenet and by searching for "antispam" on the web or in DejaNews, an archive for Usenet posts (http://www.dejanews.com). Sending emails of complaint to the spammers' news server is another alternative. Learning how to read the header information in the Usenet message is necessary in order to do this. Some headers will actually tell you where to send your complaint in the form of: X-Complaints-To: abuse@server.net . Many, however, do not, and will require tracking software or assistance from an on-line site such as:

http://www.paladincorp.com.au/spam.html

http://www.melavoglio.com/mucci/antispam/us/

http://www.spinnerbaker.com/despamr.htm

These are just a few of the Web sites dedicated to spam-fighting. In either case, the line in the header which will direct you to the source should read "NNTP-Posting-Host:" followed by a series of numbers or characters. Typing this information into the appropriate spaces of your tracking software or tracking site should give you the name of the server where the message originated and, in many cases, email addresses where you can send your complaint. In addition, many ISP's have pages on their sites explaining how to read header information and what you can do about spam.

 

 

C. The Myth of Anonymity

 

E] Everyone on Usenet needs to know some basics about Internet Anonymity. Surprise, surprise, most nics you see here are not Anonymous and with tracking software anyone can figure out WHO you are.

[N] There's enough information in the headers of your posts for the authorities to identify you (just as you can identify a spammer), even if you use a fake name and email address.

[N] You'd be amazed at how cooperative your Internet Service Provider can be about closing an account or sharing information with law enforcement agencies. They'd rather lose your small fee than harbor a criminal or troublemaker. In Usenet, behave like you're in a public place because you are.

[N] In spite of the above, since the "information superhighway" is public, you will encounter the same type of population mix you'd meet in any busy city or thoroughfare, including con artists, thieves and psychopaths. You'd be wise to keep your real identity out of Usenet. No need to make it easy for them. A false email address is a good way as well to avoid being besieged by the tons of junk email that is propagated throughout the Internet.

 

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II. ABOUT ABNCF

 

 

[E] ABNCF is several things:

1. It's a binaries and pictures newsgroup providing nude and semi-nude (see questions) videos (AVI, MPG, etc.), scans and captures (mostly JPG) of celebrities and well-known personalities (see questions).

2. A few of the posts are original scans and captures, but most are pictures and videos downloaded from the Internet and posted BY collectors FOR collectors.

3. With few exceptions, ABNCF cappers and posters are NOT associated with commercial web sites or video vendors. They volunteer their own time, and effort to post the files you download. Download what you like and pass up what you don't like or can't view.

4. Since the posts are free and voluntary, you the downloader have an obligation to fulfill your part of the transaction. If your current news server is inadequate, that means subscribing to a better one or being satisfied with what you get. It also means acquiring the skills and software you need to view the material the way it is offered, "as is."

5. If your system is not compatible with some of the videos posted here, please don't whine to the contributors. Upgrade, or pass up what you can't use or, better yet, store it for the day you can. Some of the posts (e.g. some videos) here may be too advanced for your current system, but there's usually something available for everyone. An excellent source for finding various software and information is alt.binaries.multimedia.utilities or their discussion group, alt.binaries.multimedia.utilities.d.

6. Posts from commercial sites are quite welcome, but ads without contributions are spam. Readers, please don't encourage Usenet abuse by patronizing spammers' sites.

7. This newsgroup is about and for the posting of celebrity pictures. It has a Zero Tolerance Policy for Child Pornography of any type. We recognize, however, that there is a significant difference in the national laws governing this matter. More to the point there is a vast difference between sexploitaion films and films such as Pretty Baby, The Tin Drum and others of similar caliber. You should use common sense and good judgment when posting pictures of younger stars.

 

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III. DOWNLOADING

 

The Posts Explained

[N] Q: What do those fractions in the subject header mean?

A: Large binaries need to be split up into multiple, linked parts for posting. The fractions indicate the part number. For instance 5/32 is part 5 of a 32-part file. You need all 32 parts available on your server to successfully download the video. Pictures (i.e. JPG) will be followed by the fraction 1/1.

[E] Q: What's a 0/n (or 0/XX or 00) part and is it important?

A: That's the beginning of the multipart post where the contributor includes a text message or preview pic of the video for you. News flash for posters and AOL members: There's now an option in the AOL newsreader to filter out all text messages in binaries groups. Unfortunately, the part 0/n posts are also filtered out.

[N] Q: I downloaded a video but all I see is a bunch of jumbled junk on my screen. Where's the video?

A: That jumbled junk IS the video, encoded into ASCII for posting to Usenet. Remember back in section I. USENET BASICS where the need for encoding was first explained? Well, that's what it looks like. If each line begins with an M, it's UUencoded. If not, chances are it's MIME base 64 encoded. How to handle each is explained a bit in the next section.

Decoding and Playing Multiple Part Files

---The quickest and easiest way of decoding a multiple part video (AVI, MPG, etc.) is to get yourself a good newsreader, such as Agent or Free Agent and let that do the work for you. The only other option, which is cumbersome at best, and a real pain in the butt, is to download each section separately as a text file and then find a graphics program, such as VuePrint Pro, that has the capability of decoding the parts into a whole. The URL for Agent and Free Agent can be found earlier in this FAQ.

 

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IV. POSTING

 

Posting Questions, Answers, Comments, Requests

[N] Q: Help! Why can't I get these files to work?

A: When you ask for help, please provide enough information so someone CAN help you. At a minimum give your OS type (Win95, Win 3.1, Mac, etc.), your CPU (Pentium, 486, etc.), the newsreader you are using, a description of your problem (uploading, downloading, decoding, viewing), and the specific file you are having trouble with. The more information you give, the better the chances someone can provide you with an answer. Sometimes a question goes unanswered because the person didn't provide enough information or because we don't know the answer. It happens! Sometimes it's because the question should have been directed elsewhere, such as to a software or hardware vendor, or ISP. B.

Posting Binaries and Pictures in ABNCF (T=Techies Only)

Q: How do I post videos and pictures?

A: Videos and pictures (binaries) are usually posted to Usenet binaries groups using the UUencode process, although occasionally (though rarely) you may find some files using the MIMEbase64 process. There are a number of graphics programs which have the capability of encoding and UUencoding these types of files, but that usually involves a few more steps than the average poster wishes to go through.

While ABNCF does not "officially" endorse any software, many users find Free Agent or Peck's Power Post to be useful programs for automatically encoding and posting videos and pictures. Both programs are free and can be found at:

http://www.forteinc.com/agent/freagent.htm

http://www.eburg.com/~rattlhed/

Q: What's the best size for individual video parts?

A: Somewhere around 6500 to 7500 lines (approximately 400-470KB) seem to work best. Any larger and parts may get dropped. Any smaller and there would be too many individual articles, which contributes to clogging up the servers.

Q: How much can I post in one day?

A: Generally, there is no limit to the amount you can post, but limiting yourself to about 15 megabytes a day is best. This gives people time to download what they want (not just your posts) and keep current. If you regularly exceed that benchmark, you'll find yourself flooded with repost requests anyway. Keep an eye on the newsgroup and judge by what you see. When there's a lot of activity, slow up a bit. During a lull, you can post a little more.

 

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Okay, any questions?

 

[E] Q: Who qualifies as a celebrity at ABNCF?

A: Any personality who is generally well-known in the fields of entertainment, sports, television, and the print media, including, but not necessarily limited to, actresses, supermodels, female athletes, and other female personalities who can be readily recognized by the public at large. (For example, Monica Lewinski and Queen Elizabeth are celebrities even though neither have ever intentionally entertained us, while "Mary Feelin," the newsgirl in Bumstead, IL is NOT because she is not generally know to the public out side of that city.) It should be also noted here that as the title of this newsgroup implies, only FEMALE celebrities should be posted here (unless, of course, you want to be flamed out of existence).

[E] Q: Well, what about my favorite porn stars?

A: ABNCF is not a forum for the posting of hard core pornography, a multitude of groups exist for that purpose. Preferences here in this group run to more mainstream celebrities. If you want to post the more notorious variety kindly honor them in a venue more appropriate to their activities.

[E] Q: All right, then...what about Playboy Playmates?

A: Playmates who have achieved celebrity through other media such as movies and television (i.e. Pamela Anderson and Jenny McCarthy) are certainly welcomed and encouraged, as are scans from Playboy's "Sex in Cinema" or other media-related feature. What we wish to avoid here is a compendium (or flood) of Playmates whose only claim to fame is one or two issues of the magazine.

[E] Q: Can I post fake nudes of celebrities?

A: The posting of fakes at ABNCF is not encouraged (unless, of course, you LIKE being flamed in public). There are other newsgroups dedicated to celebrity fakes and you would be better served to post them there.

[E] Q: Ok, then...What constitutes a "nude" or "semi-nude" post?

A: "Nude," of course, is pretty self-explanatory. For the purposes of ABNCF, the term "semi-nude" can be seen to encompass topless shots, so-called "see-throughs," "nipple-slips" or "oops" pictures, and shots that, though technically nude, may not actually "show" anything, such as a shot of a celebrity with her arms folded across her breasts.

[E] Q: But what if I have an especially sexy pic of a celebrity and it doesn't meet the criteria above?

A: If the picture is exceedingly sexy, sensuous or erotic, there is usually no objection to it being posted as long as some sort of notation is made in the header, generally the letters "NN" in the case of a single post. If a number of pictures are being posted at once, then the inclusion of indices (or indexes) is expected to allow the user to preview your posts and bypass any non-nudes if he so wishes. (When indexed, the use of the "NN" notation can be excluded.)

[E] Q: Is ABNCF moderated?

A: No, and it's not practical or ultimately desirable to do so. While there is not an official hierarchy in ABNCF, the users themselves monitor the group and group ethic, so you COULD say that it is RETROmoderated by its users, solely for the purpose of canceling spam.

[E] Q: Then who runs ABNCF?

A: Technically, no one, although as mentioned above, there's a good-sized group of contributors and readers who safeguard it through both individual and united efforts.

[E] Q: Well, then what's with all the rules?

A: They aren't Rules in the sense that you can get TOS'ED for violating them. Think of them as the Group Etiquette which has evolved and continues to evolve to serve group needs. A group survives or dies based upon two things, its contributors and its lurkers. Our intent by publishing this FAQ is to nurture both groups and keep ABNCF alive and growing.

 

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We hope you have gotten something out of this FAQ about

how ABNCF worksand some of what is expected here.

For those of you who consider this to be a bunch of useless, pain in the ass rules,

or who feel that you have a right to do anything you wish here,

consider what one of our long-standing members recently wrote:

"Newsgroups are NOT a "right" at all.

There is no basis to claim that preventing one person's usage/posting is "CENSORSHIP" at all.

Spam is expressly forbidden by the newsservers who propagate our articles.

Spammers are violating this policy.

Preventing a spammer from posting by turning him in is NOT censorship.

The same can be said about off-topic posting, unnecessary flaming of a fellow user,

and a failure to cooperate with the community in which you have entered.

USENET is a community and as such,

we need to conduct ourselves in the same way as we would in any other community.

That is, with respect and politeness for our fellow users.

ABNCF tries to keep the atmosphere fun and amenable for all who wish to enter here

and share pictures of the ladies we all enjoy so much.

We would like to extend a special thanks to everyone

who expended their time, effort, and assistance in putting this FAQ together.

And thanks to you for reading it!!

 

CREDITS GOTO :

Chris - for the long hours he put in writng/compiling

Sockpuppet - for suggesting it in the first place

Taipan - for fronting the Regulars in the group

DrvideoRx - technical help and general input

Netskate - for "discussing" just the right way to say things

LLBluAdpt - moderating and brainstorming

Kull - genral input & discussion

CDRplant - general input & discussion

AussieBill - general input & discussion

Metron - discussion

CaptainOzone - discussion

And to all the others - who took the time to help out

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POST THE SNAKYCAKES !!!

 

 

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