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NFL Picks Discussion List FAQ
Version 2.04.04
Date Released: July 14, 2008

Thank you for your interest in the NFL Picks Discussion List!

This FAQ is sent from time to time to the list to remind everyone
of our policies and what not.  If you wish to see this at anytime,
you can go to our website at http://www.nflpicks.org and click
on list info.  If there is anything that should be added to this
FAQ, please contact us via http://www.nflpicks.org/contact and
be sure to include that the idea is for the Discussion List FAQ.

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FAQ Contents:

I. Proper Netiquette
II. What is the NFL Picks List?
III. What are the forums?
IV. What is NFL Picks?
V. Are there any restrictions about what can be said on the list?
VI. How do I send email to the list?
VII. How do I subscribe?
VIII. How do I unsubscribe?
IX. How can I get a digest version?
X. Must I be on the list if I am a team member?
XI. How can I distinguish emails from this list from other emails?
XII. Can I subscribe a friend to the list?
XIII. What about the old NFL Picks list?
XIV. Is there a website to learn more info about NFL Picks?

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I. Proper Netiquette

        Having been on the net for well over a decade, the list owner
can find this a sore spot at times.  When you send an email to either
the list or the list owner, please do not:

* Type in all CAPS.  In cyberspace, that is considered yelling
* Send SPAM (unsolicited commercial email).  If you send spam to 
  the list, you will be banned.
* Send Virus or other types of hoaxes.  You can verify usually via
  http://www.snopes.com or an Anti-virus company 
* Send profanity or anything that a child shouldn't see 
* Send a message saying "Unsubscribe me" or "Remove me".  Please 
  take a moment to learn how to unsubscribe yourself as only you 
  can add yourself.

II. What is the NFL Picks List?

	The NFL Picks List is a discussion group for the NFL and for the
NFL Picks Team members.  It also included updates from the "NFL Picks
Quick Hits", a feature added in 2004 and later removed after the 2007
season.  Also, any major updates on the website are also sent out to the
list.  It is moderated by the NFL Picks Organizer and the Stats
Assistant Administrator.

III. What are the forums?

	For the 2007 NFL Picks Season, we brought back the forums - now
fully integreated with our member's area.  Anyone can join and post on
them at http://www.nflpicks.org.  Please note that you must register for
the forums before using them.  All current team members have a forum
account.

IV. What is NFL Picks?

	NFL Picks is a picking group that picks all the games during the 
regular season (yes, that includes the postseason - with the probowl
being a tie-breaker if necessary).  The NFL Picks team has been organized
since 1999.  Back then, we only had 7 members who officially
got together and picked all year.  (Before then, there was a small group 
that picked via email or in person with no official standings or anything.)

        If you are interested in joining the team, click on Join 
the Team at:

	http://www.nflpicks.org

	Applications for the next season are accepted from the start of
the previous season's first game until July 31st of the applied season. 
Once you do apply, the application will be voted upon by the current
team members.  As soon as a decision is made, you will be notified. 
Please note that you must register for the Forums before becoming a team
member.  Before you are accepted, you will be only be able to login and
use the forums.  Once approved, you will be able to login and practice
pick.

	Since we started officially in 1999, NFL Picks is organized and
operated by Bobby Russ.  As of 2006, Bobby selected two assistants to
help run NFL Picks as it continues to grow.  Jim Svitak, our NFL Picks
Fantasy Football Assistant Administrator, maintains the Fantasy Football
League for the NFL Picks and keeps everyone up to date with it.  Nathan
Albright, our NFL Picks Statistics Assistant Administrator, is
responsible for maintaining the statistics and spreadsheets.

V. Are there any restrictions about what can be said on the list?

	Yes.  Please keep the main topic on football and more
specifically on the NFL.  Subjects like betting, gambling, baseball, etc
are not appropriate.  Please also see Section I about Proper Netiquette. 
Please note that our forums in the member's area has a non-football
section.

VI. How do I send email to the list?

	You can either log into Google Groups and post a message from there
or you can also send an email to NFL-Picks@googlegroups.com
	Please note that any and all posts may be moderated to help 
prevent unwanted language and emails.

VII. How do I subscribe?

	You can go to http://www.nflpicks.org/list.php to join that
way or by going to Google Groups at http://www.googlegroups.com and 
registering there.

VIII. How do I unsubsribe?

	Never!  It's not allowed! ;-) Just kidding... First things
first... Do NOT ever send an email to the list saying "unsubscribe me". 
It doesn't work and you might find out what the other list members think
of your inability to read.  To unsubscribe, send an email to
NFL-Picks-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or if registered on Google, login
and select unsubscribe from this list.
	Please note that you are unable to unsubscribe from our
discussion list via our website at NFLPicks.org.  You must visit
http://groups.google.com/group/NFL-Picks

IX. How can I get a digest version?

	Login to Google Groups and select the list.  From there, you can 
select the digest version there.

X. Must I be on the list if I am a team member?

	According to the rules, no.  As of the 2004 NFL Picks season,
you must have an active email account registered in the NFL Picks
Member's Area.  However, I personally recommend it.  (Note that all NFL
Picks Members do have forum accounts.)

XI. How can I distinguish emails from this list from other emails?

	First, take a microscope and you will notice the little spots of
nachos with queso on all of them.  Mmmmm... queso.... *drools*
Seriously, all emails from nfl picks will have [NFL Picks] as the start
of the subject.  You can use email filters to move it to a different
folder if you wanted.

XII. Can I subscribe a friend to the list?

	That kind of stuff is considered rude in cyberspace. If you want a 
friend to join, send them the subscription info listed above.

XIII. What about the old NFL Picks list?

	Well, We were with Topica for many years while it hosted free
groups. However, as the ads grew and several servers have started to
block Topica as they assume that too many spammers are on there, we
decided to move to Google Groups.  We were on Topica from September 16,
1999 until the end of 2004.  We officially deleted the old NFL Picks
list on Topica in May 2005.  Unfortunately, with the web, we've had to
move on from past servers due to changes in their policies and the views
of those servers.

XIV. Is there a website to learn more info about NFL Picks?

	Yes!  Glad you asked.  There is a ton of information up at:

	http://www.nflpicks.org

        We used to be housed on http://www.secfenia.org until the 2006
season when we officially changed over to http://www.nflpicks.org. 
(Secfenia is now just the personal website of the list owner.)

	Also, don't forget that we have forums up at our website that
are free to join.

	If you have any problems, feel free to contact us at:

	http://www.nflpicks.org/contact

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