Subject: Alt.Devilbunnies Frequently Asked Questions *** part 1/2
Date: 12 Apr 1996 02:51:42 GMT
Summary: Everything you ever wanted to know about the Evil that Fluffs (tm)

Posting-Frequency: Approximately twice per month

     ***** ALT.DEVILBUNNIES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS *****
                       The Short Form

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Written on October 15 1993.  Updated on Oct 25, Nov 11 1993, Jan 3, Mar 5,
Jun 27, Sep 11, Dec 10 1994, Jan 6, Mar 27, June 9, July 6, July 22, Sep 7,
Sep 12, Oct 10, Oct 17, Nov 9 1995, Jan 27, Mar 12 1996.

Compiled, written, and edited by Bill Keyes (bkeyes@lamar.colostate.edu),
with help from John Chaffey, Reijer Grimbergen, Sharree Thompson, and
others too numerous to list.  Thanks all.

This is the basic FAQ, intended as an intro to alt.devilbunnies for all
those newbies and lurkers out there.  Appendices with additional information
are also available.

Dedicated to all of our fallen warriors.  You will be avenged.

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                      ***** THE BASICS *****

Q.  What's this group all about, anyways?
A.  We are a newsgroup dedicated to stopping a quiet and hostile takeover
    of the Earth by the incredibly powerful, unimaginably evil, disgustingly
    cute DevilBunnies.  As Fudds, we are the only thing that stands
    between a disbelieving human race and horrible, inescapable fluffy
    doom.

Q.  You've got to be kidding.
A.  Yeah, I am.  Sure.  Just wait until that cute grey bunny that lives 
    under the pine tree in your backyard carries off your grandmother for
    some unholy feast.  Then you'll say to yourself, "Oh, I should have
    listened," but it'll be too late.  We warned you.

Q.  OK, I'm convinced.  How do I get involved in this war?
A.  It's customary to post an introductory message to the group, but that
    isn't necessary.  If you really want to get involved, start watching
    your neighborhood for signs of Bunny incursion (nibbled lettuce in your
    garden, littly bunny pellets outside your windows, etc.)  Report
    any suspicious activity to the nearest Army of Fudd High Command (AFHC).
    Do not, I repeat, *DO NOT* attempt to confront DevilBunnies by yourself.
    Your local AFHC provides weaponry, training, and professional help.

Q.  What is a Fudd?
A.  A human who knows the Truth About Bunnies (tm), and is willing to lay
    down his or her life in order to defend humanity from their fuzzy evil.
    The Fudds are a loosely-knit organization of individuals, and while
    they often have differences in their approach to the Evil that Fluffs (tm)
    they are united by one common bond:  "Kill da wabbit."

Q.  How do I find this group?
A.  Chances are, you already have.  But you might be reading a copy of this
    FAQ on some other forum.  If so, look for us among the Usenet Newsgroups,
    we're called simply alt.devilbunnies.

Q.  What is a DevilBunny?
A.  "Think of the most powerful thing you can (I mean like a black hole
    or a supernova, not a Chevy).  Double it.  Add sharp things.  Remove
    all goodness.  Wrap it in a cute, cuddly bunny costume."  -- John
    Chaffey.

Q.  What do they look like?
A.  DevilBunnies look exactly like regular bunny rabbits.

Q.  How can you tell if it's a DevilBunny and not a regular bunny?
A.  You can't, at least not without years of highly specialized training.
    To be on the safe side, all bunnies are considered suspect, and should
    be terminated with extreme prejudice.

Q.  What makes DevilBunnies so dangerous?
A.  Well, apart from the fact that they can rip whole towns apart, they
    are incredibly cute.  Just think of how insidious this war is.  The
    DBs can move around the countryside with relative impunity.  They are
    mistaken for harmless and sweet animals.  Using their cuteness as
    cover, they can infiltrate our communities, seduce our loved ones, and
    take over the world.

Q.  Where do DevilBunnies come from?
A.  This is unknown right now.  Current research indicates that they may
    be from another planet, or possibly another dimension.  There are other
    theories, but keep in mind that the DBs are, for the most part, an 
    unknown quality.

Q.  What is the scientific designation for DevilBunnies?
A.  Lagomorph Demonicus.

Q.  What is the Bunnyhunter's motto?
A.  "Sic semper tyrannis et culiculis daemoniacis!"  (Thus ever to tyrants
    and DevilBunnies!)

Q.  What do DevilBunnies eat?
A.  Oh, the usual.  Carrots, lettuce, grass.  They seem to be fond of
    parsley and spinach as well.  Oh yeah, and they love human toes...

Q.  How long do DevilBunnies live?
A.  Hopefully as short as possible.  But if you are talking about natural
    lifespans, they normally live about 30-35 years.  This has apparently
    been increased by Mentat science, to about 60-70 years.

Q.  Why do they write things like "Fluffy wiggle" in their posts?
A.  Bunnies, in their natural state, communicate with a complex series of
    non-verbal signs.  Apparently, this tendency carries over to the DBs.
    Since they lack visual cues while typing on the computer, they are 
    forced to type them.  Plus, it makes them seem cuter.

Q.  Are DevilBunnies good to eat?
A.  No.  In fact, DBs are rancid, gamey, tough, and stringy.  Although
    they evidence a strong fondness for human flesh, we Fudds pride
    ourselves on not stooping to their barbaric level.  At least until they
    start breeding a better tasting bunny...

Q.  What's the best way to cook a DevilBunny?
A.  If you are, for some reason, forced to partake of DB flesh, follow
    these simple recipes:

    Build a large bonfire.  Make it as hot as you can.  Toss the bunny into
      the heart of the flame.  Now wait until the fire dies down.  Remove
      the DB's ashes and sprinkle on toast.
    Build a small cookfire.  Prepare the DB to taste with your favorite
      seasonings.  Nail the DB to a 2x4 board.  Cook until golden brown.
      Now discard the Bunny and eat the board.

Q.  Where can I find out more information?
A.  This is the short form of the FAQ, containing all of the most basic
    info you should need.  If you have any more questions, there are 
    several options.  There are several appendices to the FAQ available,
    containing a "Who's who," a list of weapons, a short history of the
    DBs, and several other interesting and informative things.

    Please note, that this FAQ contains all of the information that you are
    likely to need in perusing the group.  The Appendices (all 14 of them!)
    contain more detailed information that you might need, or just feel
    curious about.  It's a lot of reading, but I've tried to cut it down
    into bite-sized chunks for you! 

    The basic rule of thumb is:  Read this FAQ.  Learn it, know it, live
    it, love it, send its creator lots of money.  Read the Ground Rules
    (FAQ Part 2) only if you plan to post.  Read the Appendices if you need
    more information!

Q.  Is this information available in any other format?
A.  Yes, we also have the official alt.dbs FTP site, maintained by Snowhare.
    You can access the appendices, the archives, and lots of other really
    cool DB stuff from there!  The address is: ftp.xmission.com, the 
    directory is: /pub/users/s/snowhare.

    In addition to the FTP site, there is also a WWW page for the newsgroup
    at http://www.netimages.com/archives/alt.devilbunnies

*** Please note!  These addresses have recently changed!  Make sure you 
    go to the right place, or you won't be able to find us!

    At the ftp site, we have most of the posts since about February '94
    archived.  So if you want to look up something specific, then that's
    your place!

Q.  What other Web sites exist for Devilbunnies?
A.  Ones that I know of include:
    Rick Andersen:  http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~greyr/guide.html
    LennyMentat:  http://www.umr.edu:80/~hemme
    Will's Place:  http://www.wpi.edu/~willz/will.html
    Sibyl:  http://www-mugc.cc.monash.edu.au/~clben1
    Chaos:  http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~kwkauffm/db.html
    DemHareIs:  http://www.cc.utah.edu/~hw9025/demcorner.html
    Andrew's Unofficial FAQ Depository:  http://alcor.concordia.ca/~a_weitz/
    The Secret Cave:  http://www.xmission.com/~ladydb/
    DarkPaw: http://www.coe.neu.edu/~rbernier/darkpaw/darkpaw.html
    Amanda:  http://www.wpi.edu/~willz/amanda.html
    Apricot:  http://www.wpi.edu/~willz/apricot.html
    BunnyBabe:  http://www.wpi.edu/~willz/bunnybabe.html
    The BHX:  http://lamar.colostate.edu/~bkeyes
    Shorthare:  http://www.xmission.com:8000/~sfranz
    FluffyTeacher:  http://lamar.colostate.edu/~bkeyes/Fluffy/tsheming.htm 
    The Fuhaddi Temple:  http://linus.cs.ohiou.edu/~pmcguirk/temple.html
    The Axe-Wielding Fuddite:  http://www.tiac.net/users/smayo/mcgregor.htm
    Snug:  http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~dougmacd/alt.dbs/

    If you have a link you'd like included, please let me know!

Q.  What other information is available?
A.  There are currently fourteen appendices to the FAQ, each of them detailing
    one aspect of the war.  All are relatively short.  They are:

    Appendix one:      The Devilbunnies Mailing List
    Appendix one A:    Who's Who: The Fudds
    Appendix one B:    Who's Who: The Bunnies
    Appendix one C:    Where's Where
    Appendix two:      Bunny hunting technology
    Appendix three:    Evil Bunny technology
    Appendix three A:  Nanotechnology
    Appendix three B:  Morph Armor
    Appendix three C:  The Bunny Virus
    Appendix three D:  Bunny Transportation
    Appendix four:     Ancient history of the Bunnies
    Appendix four A:   Recent history and timeline 
    Appendix five:     The Bunnies speak
    Appendix six:      The Ferrotti FAQ
    Appendix six A:    The Ferrotti Language

Q.  What about Appendix four A?  I looked and couldn't find it!
A.  Appendix four A is also under construction at the moment.  I included it
    in the list mainly to remind me to get it done soon!  Any volunteers? =)

Q.  Hey, I read about you guys in <article X>!  You're famous!
A.  <grin>  Cool!  As of this update, alt.devilbunnies has been featured in
    several magazine and book articles.  A partial list is:

    * Internet World, Jan 1995, p42.  "Most Fabulous FAQs"  We win!  We win!
    * WiReD, July 1994, p66.  A short article about fringe (FRINGE!?!) groups
    * Mondo 2000, July (?) 1994, issue 12, p35.  A two sentence mention under
      the "Top 20 most interesting newsgroups." (thanks to A. Ryder!)
    * The Cyberpoet's Guide to Virtual Culture, in part III.  Written by the
      guy that wrote the Mondo 2000 article.  Thanks again to Andy Ryder.
    * The Internet Yellow Pages.  One paragraph, under "Bizarre stuff"
    * Planet Internet by Steve Kimmer.  One page, plus pictures of DevilBunnies!
    * @discovery.ca.  A Canadian TV show, the alt.dbs WWW site and FAQs were
      included in Kate Halloway's "Top Ten Best of the Internet" feature.
      For a transcript of the episode (Apr 27, 1995): http://www.discovery.ca
      (thanks to Neil DeBoni!)
    * My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult's album _Kooler than Jesus_ features
      the song "Devilbunnies" (track 2).  It's sort of a Techno-dance mix.
    * The Net After Dark, by Lamont Wood, under Way Out There in the Net 
      Fringes: UFOS, Alien Possesion, Dark Conspiracies, and Other 
      Madness chapter (p.267) (thanks to Ryan Olson)
    * The Best of the Net, edited by Seth Godin, p100-1.  He reproduced much
      of the FAQ, and he neglected to mention my name in the credits.  As
      you can imagine, I don't recommend this one.
    * NetChat, p 113 (Thanks to Simon Miller) A veritable dossier, under
      "Bizarre Humor."
    * .Net -- All You Need to Know About the Internet, p.159.  "Them darned 
       rabbits."  (Thanks to Simon Miller)
    * AOL's Internet for Windows, pg 111 (used as an example of FAQs).
      (Thanks to David Susman).
    * Australia's PC Magazine, January 1996, includes a "Roadmap to the 
      Internet Underground.  Look under "Subversive."  (Thanks to Devious).
    * January 1996 Internet World, in Jerry Pournelle's article.  Something
      along the lines of "As long as you don't waste all your time reading
      _alt.devilbunnies_." (Thanks to Snowhare).
    * _Hoaxes and Scams_ by Carl Sifakis tells the story of Mary Toft, an
      18th century englishwoman who repeatedly gave birth to several litters
      of bunnies, having been raped by a giant bunny.  (Thanks to A. Weitzman).
    * In January of 1996, alt.devilbunnies was reviewed in AOL's "Newsgroup
      Scoop," thus precipating the much-feared AoL Onslaught (tm)!  (Thanks
      to Chris Curtis).
    * January/February 1996 Oracle Magazine.  Editor Julie Gibbs gives us a 
      brief mention in her editorial.  (Thanks to Steve Butler).

    If you know of any others (no matter how trivial!) please email me and 
    I'll include them.

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This is the end of The DevilBunny FAQ (the short form).  Any questions,
comments, clarifications, flames, ect, should be sent to Bill Keyes
(bkeyes@lamar.colostate.edu).

This document and all information contained within is copyright (c) 1994
by Bill Keyes.  All rights reserved.  It may not be reproduced or reposted
by any means, electronic or otherwise, in part or in whole, without prior
permission from the author.  

Bill.

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