Date: Tue, 21 Jun 1994 19:48:49 +0100 From: "Robert A. Hayden" After polling the masses, I have affirmed the need for a reqional mailing list for queer peoples. To that end, I have installed some mailing list software on my workstation and it is now ready for subscribers. I am including the introduction information next, and will follow it up with information on how to subscribe. ----------------------- Hi there. Welcome aboard. This mailing list is to serve as a discussion forum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people living in the midwest. Unlike many of the larger mailing lists, one of my goal is to provide an atmosphere that is more personal and friendly in nature. In time, it is my hope that we all get to know each other by name instead of just an impersonal email address. To that end, I'd like to welcome more generic and general discussions. Talk to us about whats happening in your town on on your campus. Got a party you are planning? Let us know. Is there a conference happening in your town? Clue us in. Essentially, I want this to increase communication among the digital queers in the part of the country that most people forget is here. As for what areas this list covers. It is physically located in Mankato, Minnesota, which is about an hour south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Thus, the states I'd like to see included would be Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconson, South Central Canada, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan and northern Illinois. Not sure if you are part of this region? Just ask. :-) The topic of the list is basically as a hang-out forum for queer peoples. Unlike many of the more focused lists, this list is very open on the topics and we welcome this. The only guideline is that flames of any kind are not welcome and when people say 'take it to email', please be kind enough to do just that. Questions? Just ask. ------------------------------------------- HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: The name of the mailing list is 'midwest-queers@vorlon.mankato.msus.edu'. To subscribe, send an email message to 'Majordomo@vorlon.mankato.msus.edu' and include the following text in the body of your message: subscribe midwest-queers If you would like to know other ways to use the mailserver, send the command 'help' to the majordomo address. Once you are subscribed, you can contribute by sending mail to 'midwest-queers@vorlon.mankato.msus.edu' and it will be redistributed to all of the subscribers. Hope to see you soon :-) ____ Robert A. Hayden <=> hayden@vorlon.mankato.msus.edu \ /__ -=-=-=-=- <=> -=-=-=-=- \/ / Finger for Geek Code Info <=> I do not necessarily speak for the \/ Finger for PGP Public Key <=> City of Mankato or Blue Earth County -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- (GEEK CODE 1.0.1) GAT d- -p+(---) c++(++++) l++ u++ e+/* m++(*)@ s-/++ n-(---) h+(*) f+ g+ w++ t++ r++ y+(*)