This newsgroup takes it�s name from the international men�s magazine Penthouse
and the magazine�s erotic photography.
Charters:
alt.binaries.penthouse news group
This is a news group for the posting of images by from Penthouse Magazine.
The images will be of high quality, and erotic in nature. Other images from outside Penthouse
may be posted, providing that the model(s) depicted in The images Have been featured in
Penthouse Magazine. Such images shall be of high quality,and erotic in nature. Images of a
video nature may be posted if they fit the above criteria.
Appropriate Posts:
The news group a.b.p was created for the exchange of 'photoshoot' series images
from Penthouse, including video images.
Our Community:
The regular members of these groups form a small community of folks who share a
common interest in collecting 'photoshoot' images. To most, it is an enjoyable
hobby that involves much more than just viewing the pictures. The sets must be
properly identified and cataloged. The quality or authenticity of the images in
the sets must be determined. Then the sets must be properly archived. In an effort to
save time, avoid duplicate postings and to maximize the number of series available
for collection, an informal system of sorts has been worked out. Some group members
who subscribe to 'photoshoot' websites have taken on the responsibility of
'covering' specific websites and do us all the favor of posting new sets of
images as they become available at those sites. Much time and effort goes into this endeavor.
The sets must be downloaded from the site and indices made. The images must be also be
verified or csv files for the set have to be generated. Then the set has to be uploaded to the
usenet. In addition to this, the people posting sets from websites want to keep
current on their collections also. This means they have to download the sets posted
by others from different sites. Other group members have taken on the responsibility of
reposting images for those who missed the original post or for those who are just in need of
fills to complete a set. If you have any questions, feel free to ask for advice. There are
plenty of people here that just love to give their opinions on most any topic dealing
with photoshoots. Perhaps in time, as your interest and collection grows, you will feel
the urge to contribute to the group as well. Assisting with requests for fills or reposts
is an excellent place to start. Not only are you helping the collectors needing the fills
but you're helping the original poster as well. Not to mention you will gain experience
in verifying pictures and posting also.
Basic Netiquette:
Post on topic.
Keep subject lines short (approximately 70 characters) so that they are readable
for all.
Do not 'shout' (ALL CAPS).
Do not post abusive or threatening messages.
Specific news groups are set up for test posts. For straight text articles, use
news:alt.test For binary articles, use news:alt.binaries.test
A.B.P Repost General Guidelines:
- Do not post unrelated, random files in a.b.p. Post the set or do not post at all.
- While not required, indices are definitely appreciated. An index or contact sheet is a lead-in picture showing thumb nails of the full images along with the file names. The use of indices allows others in the group to decide if they like and want your posts without having to take the time to down load the complete set.
- Do not alter or rename images that are to be posted. Renaming 'img' files, and the like, to a name descriptive of the series and shoot is, however,acceptable. (Please, maintain the image order and original filenames, in the csv file & index.)
- Always include the file name in the subject line.
- When possible, include the series and set name in the subject line.
- Do not flood. Try to keep the number of posts to a reasonable amount per day. 150-250 files a day is plenty. Quality stands out much better than quantity with the users of this group.
- Cleaning the hard drive posts are not acceptable in a.b.p. Any post so labeled, may result in complaints being sent to the poster's ISP.
- Do not post images of under-aged models. (18+ only)
- Do not cross post. Cross posting between the a.b.p. Cross posting is undesirable because it often has the side affect of attracting spam.
- The posting of executable files (.exe, .pif, .scr, etc.) are not tolerated in a.b.p. If a request is made for a particular application please post the URL instead of the file itself. If the URL is not available, please compress the contents with either Winzip or Winrar. There are a lot of viruses floating around Usenet these days and these guidelines will make it simpler for us to be alerted when a virus is posted.
- Violating a news groups charter or FAQ is typically a Terms Of Service violation with ISP's (Internet Service Providers). Those who post in violation of the FAQ may have complaints sent to their ISP.
- Lurk and Learn: Every news group on Usenet is its own community with its own standards. Going against the standards or guidelines of a community will only upset the residents. On Usenet, that means you will most likely be flamed by the NG regulars, and may have complaints sent to your ISP -- which could result in the termination of your account. These guidelines are explained in this charter/FAQ. Read it completely and follow it. Monitor the group for a while before posting. If you do happen to make a mistake through ignorance of the group's customs and courtesies, post an apology to the group. Unless the mistake was severe, most will understand and accept it.
SPAM
Spam has many definitions. For a.b.p the definition is an unsolicited,
posted article that is advertising for a service, product or website, whether or
not money is involved, and whether an attached file is "on topic" or not.
The a.b.p news group has a zero tolerance policy towards spam.
We all must help keep the news groups free of these unwanted posts
by sending complaints to the spammers' ISP's. Often it takes a number of
complaints to get an ISP to take action.
An ISP needs specific information from a spammer's post in order to
identify the offender.
Copy all headers including 'path', 'posting host',
'message ID', etc. Paste it into the body of the email. Address your complaints
to abuse@______ or postmaster@______. (If you need help identifying the ISP,
please ask.)
On the subject line type something like 'Spam, off topic post,
NG charter and FAQ violation'. Hit the send button.
It's best to use a 'real'
email address because the ISP will most likely send a reply.
You may want to get a throw away address through Hotmail or Net Address for this purpose.
Questions and Answers:
Q. Why are so many of the files named 'imgxxxx.jpg'?
A. That's the name the files are given at the site that they are
downloaded from.
Q. My newsreader has a problem handling dupicate filenames. Can you
rename the
files before posting?
A. No. Select a newsreader that allows you more options when downloading
articles.
Q. I was wondering if you would email your pictures to me?
A. No. Do not ask for or participate in email trades. The regulars here
share
pictures by posting to the usenet.
Q. I use news service provided by my ISP. Usually, only a few of the
images in a
set show up. Would you please post each set a several times so that
there is
more of a chance of all of the images showing up?
A. No. If your news service is that bad, complain to your ISP or
subscribe to a
'real' news service.
Q. How do I get the attention of a specific person or group of people
when
posting an article?
A. Place their name between less than and greater than symbols on the
subject
line.
Q. There is a particular set that I'm looking for, but I don't know all
of the
specific information about it. (i.e. originating site, date, set number
or
model) Will anyone be able to help me?
A. Possibly. Post a request for help in a.b.p including the
information you have. Attach a sample image from the set if possible.
Many of
the regulars are very familiar with the many sets that are in
circulation and
can identify a set from only a description or a sample image. Of course,
there
are no guarantees.
Q. I would like to post a set but I am not sure if it is appropriate.
What
should I do?
A. Post an index or a sample to a.b.p attached to a text
message
requesting advice.
Q. What is a csv file and what is it used for?
A. A csv (comma separated value) file contains information about a set
of images
or a series of sets of images. The information includes the file names,
file
sizes and crc values of the image files. It is used for verification of
the
authenticity of image files.
Q. What format should I use for encoding an image when posting?
A. The most common standard is uu encoding. Mime or base64 encoding
cannot be
read by some older or shareware news reader programs.