FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ and de facto charter for news://alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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1) This group is for the discussion of Alfa Romeos and associated
topics only. Please DO NOT Top Post.

2) NO ATTACHMENTS are allowed *except* for URL listings of Alfa
related sites. Strictly NO Pictures. Appropriate pictures are always
welcomed at the Official Web Site www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
instructions on how to send them are available from the Webmaster.

3) No Trade Adverts are permitted UNLESS they are specifically
relevant to Alfa Romeo sales or service.

4) Private adverts are welcome, but ONLY for Alfa Romeos, and
associated parts / services. Please include details, prices and
geographical location.

5) Please post in English if you can

6) Please do not post in non european character sets

7) If you are going to post for help / advice / general questions,
please be aware that you may get quite a lot of e-mail. It would
be nice if you answered it. These people are trying to help, and
it's only polite

8) If you are posting a technical question, please give as many
details as possible: Bare minimum:
Model
Year (UK Reg letters are meaningless to the rest of the world)
Engine size
Mileage
Symptoms

9) Google is your friend. If you want to know if something has
happened to others go to www.groups.google.com, and check.
You might even find your answer.

10) All postings should be in plain text, and wrapped before the
79th character.

11)Cross posting should be avoided, but is permitted as long as the
subject of the message indicates that it is cross posted.

12) Abbreviations in common usage by some group users;
AFAIAC = As Far As I Am Concerned
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
ATM = At The Moment
DAMHIKIJDOK = Don't Ask Me How I Know, I Just Do, OK
HAND = Have a Nice Day
HTH = Hope This Helps / Hurts Context sensitive
IIRC = If I Recall Correctly
LOL = Laugh Out Loud
ISTBC = I Stand To Be Corrected
ISTR = I Seem To Recall
ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing
TIA= Thanks In Advance
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
YKIMS = You Know It Makes Sense
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary

Founder: Catman

NB: anti-rust address. Please clean before use.
Pete

Pete
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