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FAQ is an abbreviation for "Frequently Asked Question(s)". The term refers to listed questions and answers, all supposed to be frequently asked in some context, and pertaining to a particular topic. Since the acronym originated in textual media, its pronunciation varies; both "fak" and "F.A.Q." are commonly heard (and therefore, when used with an indefinite article, it is either "a FAQ" or "an FAQ"). Depending on usage, the term may refer specifically to a single frequently-asked question, or to an assembled list of many questions and their answers. An alternative suggestion is that FAQ is actually a clumsily-constructed three letter acronym purported to have come from computer IT specialists, frustrated with answering over and over again the same, perceived stupid questions from computer users, and which secretly stands for the pronunciation "fah-queue". For example: "Please read the FAQ list to ensure your question has not already been answered before bothering the overworked IT department".
Origins
While the name may be recent, the FAQ format itself is quite old. For instance, Matthew Hopkins wrote The Discovery of Witches in 1647 in FAQ format. He introduces it as "Certaine Queries answered," ... Many old catechisms are in a question and answer format.
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Internet FAQ Consortium - This searchable archive contains Usenet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) postings in hypertext format and in FTP archive textual format. Also includes information about FAQ authoring and FAQ maintenance.
news.announce.newusers FAQ list - Important information for all new Usenet users.
Advertising on Usenet: How to do it, How not to do it. - Explains some Usenet conventions regarding advertising to new users.
Anti Troll FAQ - Explains what a troll is, how to deal with trolling and discusses why people post trolls to the Usenet.
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AOL newsgroup FAQs - Hyperlinked version of the AOL newsgroup FAQs, which are posted to news://aol.newsgroups.help every Saturday.
Arcane Archive FAQ Directory - FAQs for groups in alt.magick, alt.religion, and other related groups. Covers Occultism, Mysticism, Religion, and Magic.
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FAQ you - A small collection of various FAQs.
Godwin's Law FAQ - How to post about Nazis and get away with it -- explains Godwin's Law
Moderated Newsgroups FAQ - Newsgroup moderation methods and concepts described for new users, prospective moderators, newsgroup moderation proponents and opponents.
Meta Description: [ Newsgroup moderation methods and concepts described for new users, prospective new moderators, newsgroup proponents and opponents, etc. ]
net.legends FAQ - Noticeable phenomena of Usenet. Not completely factual, but as close as can be, given that in some cases the facts are known only to one person or have been lost in the mists of time.
newzguide - Introduction to Usenet with tutorials for selected news readers and file formats.
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The Bincancel FAQ - Explains in detail why posting huge binaries to non-binary newsgroups is inappropriate.
The Cancel FAQ - Discusses what cancellation is, how it works, and the implications of cancelling messages.
The Subtle Art of Trolling - A guide to recreational trolling that defines a troll on Usenet and explains how to create entertaining trolls using many examples.
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Usenet References - Collection of FAQs and other introductory documents about Usenet. Somewhat dated but still very useful.
Utrecht CS News.Answers FAQ Access Methods - A searchable directory of Usenet FAQs and other periodic, informative articles, posted in the Usenet newsgroup news.answers.
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