How to post a Request (REQ)

You're probably wondering why we have a specific page on making requests, or why we should even have written one considering that making a REQ is so simple - right?

One might think that, but apparently it isn't so.

The maintainer of this humble (holy) FAQ has recently had the (dis)pleasure of dealing with individuals that have claimed "there is no standard for posting REQ".

So, to give a final "definition" to this pseudo-argument, we'll simply restate *here* the same concepts that you'll find sprinkled throughout this FAQ.

If you ask questions that are already explained within this FAQ, you WILL be told to read it - and be expected to have done so.
Do not attempt to claim "I didn't know..." - there is PLENTY of effort being put forth into the visibility of the FAQ.
Do not use the words "NEED" or "MUST" when making your REQ to the group(s).
READ Foi's booklist (posted weekly) BEFORE you make a REQ.
You should keep in mind, there is NEVER a "need" for a book - ever - no matter how much you might want it.
If you really, REALLY want a particular book badly enough - GO BUY IT.
If you (being the newcomer) do NOT take the time to learn how we (the regulars) do things in these groups, don't be surprised if you get a few nasty responses.
We, the regulars, have established friendships, "inside jokes" and other established ways of doing things that take time to learn -
don't assume you can just "jump in" and help out by "just posting a few files". Most likely, you'll only be making mistakes and will become flame-bait instead.
DO NOT under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES cross-post your REQ - ever. We don't care how relevant YOU think it may be, cross-posting is a universal NO-NO when making REQ.

And, of course, most importantly:

If you piss +Chiron+ off, you WILL be flamed

Now, before we get into any "specifics" as it were, read the following FAQ please

How To Ask Questions The Smart Way

It's an excellent "mini-guide" to understanding WHY some questions get very nice, long, articulate answers, and others (yours perhaps?) receive only a curt "Fuck you" instead.

Each REQ message should contain the following in the subject line:

REQ (whatever) by (whoever)

PLEASE do not use "TIA!" (thanks in advance) or other such trite mannerisms.
More than a few regulars see such "AOL"isms as being insincere, rude, and expectant that someone will fullfill your REQ.
If you are sincere in your thanks, SAY SO after someone has taken the time to post your REQ.

And there you have it - simple enough to understand - yes?