At 12:26 PM 30/12/95 -0500, Steve Osman wrote:

Hi all!

I've just joined this mailing list.  Some of you guys may know me from 
some of the anime-related ml's out there (and many of you probably 
don't).  In any case, I'm starting some research on a fanfic of mine (I 
guess it'd be nice if I start with figuring out a basic story line).  I 
look forward to hearing responses to my work, and in return, I look 
forward to reading your works.  (be forewarned, I'm very critical of 
writing, I abhor incohesive stories, and sketchy story lines).

Sorry for the spam.  Happy New Year!

Hi Steve!
Welcome to the list (Yeah I'm over here too!!!)

We have a Fanfic Archive of sorts commonly referred to as 'The Remailer'.
Here's an excerpt from the soon to be available FAQ (when Saf gets back from
her Holiday break) on how to get at it:

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IS THERE AN ARCHIVE FOR STORIES POSTED TO THE ML? 
 
To facilitate fast and simple access to the works of the authors who post 
their installments on this list, a REMAILER system has been installed. The 
remailer allows author-members of the list to submit and update their stories 
to a constantly updated archive while creating a convenient means
for reading-members to retrieve the latest installments of fanfics they would 
like to read.
 
To SUBMIT a fanfic work to the remailer, send the story to:  
 
 add-ftp@ranma.net
 
After 30-90 seconds check your mail. You should have a message confirming  
your stories reception at the remailer. The story will be added as soon as 
the list's moderator can get to it (usually within 12 hours).
 
To GET THE CURRENT LIST of fanfic stories archived on the remailer, send a 
blank email (no subject, no message) to:
 
 ftp@ranma.net
 
After 30-90 seconds check your mail. You will have a message with the 
remailers current contents listed along with their email addresses.
 
To RETRIEVE A FANFIC STORY from the remailer, find the story you want on
the remailer list and simply send a blank email (no subject, no message) to the
address listed beside the story you want to retrieve. After 30-90 seconds
check your mail. You will have a message with the fanfic story you requested.
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Have fun!

Panda

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