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The maintainer is Julian Yon.

FAQ for alt.should.be.doing.labs
Originally posted 19-Nov-1999
This version compiled on 22-Nov-1999 by Julian Yon (deathmaster@ochayethe.nu)

0. "Who created this newsgroup?"
A great hero by the name of Chris Whitworth (chris@parm.net) who captured the very
essence of the group by actually creating the thing whilst he should have
been doing a lab. He never intended it to go any further than annoying a
few newsadmins or anything, and is now somewhat annoyed to discover that
people are posting to it when his local news server doesn't carry it.

1. "What is this group?"
This group exists as a haven for students and scientists who really ought to
be engaged in some other activity.

2. "Who may participate?"
Anyone with a sense of humour, and too much spare time.

3. "What are the rules?"
No spam, no flaming, no other form of antisocial activity.
Definitely no sexual content.
This group must not be taken seriously.

4. "What happens if I break the rules?"
You will be assassinated. (See http://www.assassins.org.uk)

5. "What is the answer to life, the universe, and everything?"
42.