This faq has been slightly reformatted by Valadan. All information is still present, I have merely cleaned it up a little for web viewing. Enjoy!
Hello newbie! Thanks for taking the time to read the a.b.p.e.b FAQ. I took the initiative and wrote this FAQ because I got tired of the endless "Re:" and "me too" replies, as well as the "how do I. . .?" questions. Another reason for composing this FAQ was to undermine the digital hucksters in their attempt to sell information which is freely available to anyone with the inclination to seek it out on the 'net, but not the time. It should answer the general questions that you have, as well as the more technical ones; you may also find the news:alt.sex.bestiality multi-part FAQ of interest, as it's a more comprehensive treatment of the general subject and perfectly complements this FAQ. If you have any problems with any of the links I've included in this FAQ, please let me know so I that can update or correct them.
Enjoy this newsgroup while you can, since it and many other alt.* newsgroups probably won't be around for much longer; make sure to thank your particular Capons in Congress for their valiant attempts to protect you from yourself. If you don't know who your shills in Congress are, you can find out at:
Give 'em hell for abrogating our liberties!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Why can't I view these files when I download them?
A. Because you have to decode the files first. The files in alt.binaries.*
newsgroups are binary files (image files, programs, etc.) uuencoded (*.uue)
as ASCII text files. This is because the NNTP protocol (used to transmit
USENET newsgroup data) was designed to deal with ASCII text files, not
binary files. Various programs are available to uuencode/uudecode files, a
notable one being Wincode for Windows. Decoding with Wincode is simply a
matter of using the "decode" command in the "File" menu. You can download
two different versions of Wincode from the following FTP sites:
The only MAC uuencoder/decoder that I know of is located at FTP site:
<whew!> :-b...
Please note that newsreader programs such as WinVN and Free Agent do all of the uuencoding/uudecoding for you. Those two programs can be found at:
(the files with *.zip and *.exe filename extensions are compressed archives)
Q. How do I download files?
A. That all depends upon the newsreader you are using. If you're using Netscape 2.01, it is simply a matter of selecting a desired subject header in the list and sitting back to relax -- the program automatically downloads and displays the file for you in the bottom window. Once it is downloaded, you simply save it to your local hard drive. That option can be found in the "File" menu. Please note that, once saved, you will still have to decode the file, as it is still uuencoded. Netscape 2.01 is available at:
Programs such as WinWN and Free Agent have very good help files which
describe the "how to's", so I won't go into detail here. Suffice it to say
that "downloading" and "saving" commands are generally found in one of the
menus, usually "File". Most programs use the same basic methodology, though,
so "double-clicking" on an article's header will usually bring the desired
result.
Q. How do I upload files?
A. The first thing you need to do is uuencode the file (see previous questions & answers). If you don't do this, the file is worthless and will piss off many people. The upload command, which is sometimes called "Post New Article", is probably in one of the menus, but check your documentation, if possible. With Netscape 2.01, you simply choose the "To: News" button on the toolbar, then "cut and paste" the uuencoded file into the message and send. Other programs have the same basic procedure. If the binary file has been divided into parts by the uuencoder, make sure that each part is posted individually; if not, the other files will be useless. Labeling your posts with a descriptive subject header is also important for clarity's sake. A common convention in USENET Newsgroups is:
A. Once you have downloaded, saved to disk, and decoded the file using the respective software, you need some kind of image viewer. I personally use Thumbsplus (a shareware progam) and LView (a freeware program), but there are innumerable others. The aforementioned programs can display JPEGs, GIFs, BMPs, PCXs, and a few other graphics formats, as well as modify them. I highly recommend Thumbsplus since it enables you to view "thumbnails" of files in a directory, making organization much easier.
LView can be found at:
ftp://ftp.the.net/mirrors/ftp.winsite.com/pc/win3/desktop/lviewp1b.zip
Thumbsplus can be found at:
ftp://ftp.csusm.edu/pub/winworld/viewer/thmpls.exe
Q. How do I view video files?
A. Once you have downloaded, saved to disk, and decoded the file using the respective software, you need some kind of video player. The most popular video formats are QuickTime (*.mov), Video for Windows (*.avi), and MPEG (*.mpg), so you'll need a video player that is capable of playing whichever format your file happens to be. Some players have the capability to play a combination of file formats, some don't, so be aware of that. You can find the video players that I use at the following locations:
A. Sometimes people compress large files, or a collection of related files, into a single file called an "archive" for the purpose of economizing their disk space; some archives aren't compressed, but the ones you will have to concern yourself with probably are. There are two kinds of compressed archives that I know of: a regular archive (*.zip, and a few other file formats) and a self-extracting archive (*.exe). A *.zip file needs to be decompressed using a program such as Winzip or PKzip/unzip, whereas a *.exe file is decompressed automatically when it is run, since a small decompression program is attached to it (don't confuse *.exe archives with *.exe program files). WinZip can be used in conjunction with other compression programs, like PKzip/unzip, to create self-extracting archives as well as perform some other functions, so you may want both programs.
You can find WinZip for Windows 3.1 at:
ftp://ftp.csusm.edu/pub/winworld/compress/wz60wn16.exe (WinZip 6.0)
or WinZip for Windows 95 at:
ftp://ftp.csusm.edu/pub/winworld/win95/compress/winzip95.exe
or PKzip/unzip for DOS at:
ftp://ftp.germany.eu.net/pub/comp/msdos/mirror.garbo/arcers/pkz204.exe
These are all self-extracting archives, so simply run them, follow the
installation directions, and then consult the "readme" files.
Q. How do I compress various graphics files into a single archive that I can post?
A. You'll need a program like Winzip, but I advise against doing this. JPEGs
and GIFs are already compressed, so you're not going to be able to compress
them much more (you'll probably achieve a negligible 1% compression rate,
which is hardly worth the effort -- for you and every person trying to find
part number 57 of 120! :-) ). Post each file individually; if you have huge
files that you want to make available to others, look into getting space on
an FTP server.
Q. I have megs o' smut to upload and want to create an index, so how do I do this?
A. It depends upon your particular graphics program, but most use the same basic procedure. If you're using LView, here's how:
A. You can send your messages through an anonymous remailer or through me. The only anonymous remailer that I know of, used by thousands of people, is located in Finland (Hence the ubiquitous "[email protected]" e-mail addresses).
For more information about this service, send e-mail to mailto:[email protected] (to receive the help file) or mailto:[email protected] (to receive an anonymous e-mail address).
This particular remailer doesn't allow posting in alt.binaries.* newsgroups, so if you don't want people having your real e-mail address simply use the anonymous e-mail address, allocated for you by the system, in the configuration fields of your newsreader program. The only problem with this method is that people who view your message's header will be able to ascertain the NNTP-posting host, i.e., the computer system from which the message originated, ultimately tracing it back to your account (if the person is so inclined and has free time). Another problem with this service is that it is soooooooo slow; it takes about two days for the messages to appear in the newsgroups -- assuming they actually do appear: I sent a message anonymously one week ago and I'm still waiting for it to appear in the particular newsgroup. But the service is free, so I guess beggars can't be choosers.
If you'd rather send your uuencoded pictures to me for posting, that would be fine with me, provided you: (1) stagger your postings over a few days; (2) don't send me obnoxiously large files; and (3) don't send me pictures that were posted by another person less than two weeks ago. I'm being a good samaritan, so I really wouldn't appreciate 50 MB of porn pix in my mailbox every day (unlike the myriad me-too'ers, the bane of newsgroups).
BTW, this Finnish remailer isn't entirely secure. A few years ago it was
raided by Finnish police, at the prompting of the Scientologists (tm), so
keep in mind that your anonymity won't be absolute.
Q. I have pictures o' smut to upload, so how do I convert them to computer files?
A. You'll need a device called a scanner, which digitizes information such as text and pictures, and the appropriate software, which usually comes bundled with the hardware. Giving the details of such an endeavor goes beyond the scope of this FAQ, but any scanner that you buy will undoubtedly explain in great detail the process. I will, however, refer you to a company that I buy computer accessories from, and have had good luck with:
http://www.insight.com/
Q. How reliable are people when it comes to sending me free pictures and
other goodies that they offer?
A. Not very, so don't bother posting a "Re:" and/or "me too" reply to such
a message in the newsgroup. It's a waste of space and time -- for you and
every other person trying to scroll through the newsgroup -- and it pisses
people off, so expect to be flamed or otherwise inconvenienced. You also
look extremely foolish: Can you say "rube"? If you feel compelled to reply,
do so via e-mail. If the person is legitimate (which is doubtful) he will
get back to you quicker than if you had posted the reply here, anyway. Don't
hold your breath, though.
Q. Are there any FTP or Web sites where bestiality pictures are available?
A. I haven't found any yet, but occasionally someone will post a URL. Don't
get your hopes up, since most of these addresses turn out to be phantasms
or, if legitimate, are overwhelmed by users and deactivated promptly. I was
going to set up some web pages for material such as this, but decided not to
when the CDA of '96 was passed. You see, I had this zany notion that I could
express myself freely. Go figure.
Q. What about BBSes?
A. Pictures are available at some BBSes, but I haven't compiled a list yet. If you have such a list, I'd like to see it. A BBS called "HUBBS" recently (3/96) posted some bestiality video clips in this newsgroup, so they might have some material of interest to you. Here's their URL, where information about their BBS can be obtained:
http://www.kaiwan.com/~hubbs/hubbs.html
If you try out the service, I'd like to hear your review of it.
Q. Where else might I find bestiality pictures?
A. You could try:
Or you could create your own! Don't expect to find image files in
news:alt.sex.bestiality or news:alt.sex.zoophile because they're strictly
discussion groups (actually, a.s.z is currently nothing more than a spam
repository).
Q. Is there any information available which instructs me on how to <ahem>
have sex with animals?
A. Yes. There is a FAQ concerning the "how to's", as well as other FAQs
dealing with the social/legal issues, in news:alt.sex.bestiality. I
personally don't have sex with animals, so I can't give you any insights.
Q. Is downloading/uploading pictures like these illegal?
A. I don't know about downloading, but uploading is -- according to the new Telecom Law ratified by El Presidente Clinton. For those who can endure legalese, here's an excerpt from the CDA provision of the Telecom Law (which hasn't taken effect yet because of constitutional challenges):
"[Whoever] . . . uses an interactive computer service to send to a specific person or persons under 18 years of age, or uses any interactive computer service to display in a manner available to a person under 18 years of age, any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image, or other communication that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards, sexual or excretory activities or organs, regardless of whether the user of such service placed the call or initiated the communication; or knowingly permits any telecommunications facility under such person's control to be used for an activity prohibited by paragraph (1). . . ." will be subject to the following penalties:
- a hefty little fine,
- imprisonment for no more than two years,
- or both, depending on the mood of the judge you find yourself before.
If you'd like to see the complete text of this legislation, which is
conveniently written in Orwellian Newspeak (tm) for American doublethinkers,
visit the Electronic Privacy Information Center at
http://www.epic.org/
or Hotwired's irreverent treatment of the issue at
http://www.hotwired.com/.
Q. Is bestiality morally wrong?
A. If you're a Christian, Jew, or Moslem, yes. If not, I suppose anything
goes -- just don't frighten the horses, people.
Q. If I'm interested in bestiality stories, where can I get/post them?
A. Check news:alt.sex.bestiality, news:alt.sex.zoophile, or any of the
alt.sex.* newsgroups. There are also a number of web sites containing
this material, too. A good one (which provides links to other useful sites
and resources) is
http://av.qnet.com/~stasya/text.htm
Q. Are there any newsletters or magazines, either electronic or snail-mail
based, concerning bestiality/zoophilia?
A. There was an on-line magazine devoted to this material, but it was shut
down in anticipation of the CDA. I am not aware of any others, however. If
the CDA is fully implemented and enforced, and service providers terminate
provocative newsgroups like this one, I'm considering starting an electronic
newsletter for the exchange of pictures, fiction, and anecdotes which would
be sent via e-mail to adult subscribers. It'll only happen if there's a
crackdown, so if this is of interest to you, let me know.
Q. I've heard that there are agents provocateur online soliciting pictures
and other information in order to prosecute people. Is this true?
A. Beats me. I haven't seen any evidence to indicate this, nor have I ever
read of a bestiality bust anywhere, so it's probably just urban myth (like
Richard Geer's little escapade with the hamster). It seems to me that federal
agents have better things to do (like harass people who smoke pot or publish
provacative e-zines) than hunt down individuals who like to collect animal
erotica.
Common Emoticons
For those newbies who haven't discovered "emoticons" or "smileys", here is a list of commonly used symbols which convey emotion. Look at them sideways, and voila`, a little face.
Emoticon | Meaning |
---|---|
:-) | happiness |
:-D | very big grin |
:-( | unhappiness |
;-) | irony or sarcasm |
:-O or :-() | shouting |
8-[] | evil laughter |
:-b... | drooling |
:-/ or :-\ | skepticism |
< ..... > | used to express a specific state such as: <winking> <grunting and thrusting> |
Most of these suggestions are common sense things to do/avoid:
EXAMPLE:
A reply to a person who believes that Green-Eyed Albanian Lesbians are inferior really doesn't belong in news:alt.comics.batman or news:alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.bestiality, so trim those references.
REQUEST: A picture of a woman blowing a squirrel.
Somebody's bound to post it eventually. (If you have such a pic, I'd like to see it. :-) ) Needless to say, a "me too" reply by another person would be a waste of bandwidth because the picture will be posted if someone has it, regardless of the "me too".
EXAMPLE:
>>[email protected] wrote: >> >>Does anybody want free pics of the first lady humping a cat? If so, post >>your home address and I'll send them to you. > >send me some. > me too. Please send to -- Rube Suckerwood III 123 Yokel St. Gullibleville, AL 01234
If you've made it this far you should have an understanding of the basics. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions pertaining to this FAQ (or a picture of a woman blowing a squirrel), feel free to e-mail me. And, since you were a good newbie and read this FAQ, I have attached a small uuencoded cartoon for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!