From 64cc489d6f463bc6b242dcc5c61a7ce6359f9aac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mjfernez Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:38:16 -0400 Subject: Add text files from textfiles.com --- thoughts/txt/textfiles.com/writers.txt | 122 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 122 insertions(+) create mode 100644 thoughts/txt/textfiles.com/writers.txt (limited to 'thoughts/txt/textfiles.com/writers.txt') diff --git a/thoughts/txt/textfiles.com/writers.txt b/thoughts/txt/textfiles.com/writers.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aa1df67 --- /dev/null +++ b/thoughts/txt/textfiles.com/writers.txt @@ -0,0 +1,122 @@ +12/02/91 03:54am + +HOW TO PROPERLY WRITE AN ANARCHY FILE +------------------------------------- +Written By The Freddy +In Association With The National Network of Anarchists and Nihilists (NNAN) + +Introduction +------------ + Have you seen the number of shitty anarchy files out there? It's +pathetic the way some idiots try to write files. I wrote this to give +those people and first time writers pointers on how to correctly write a +file. + +Disclaimer +---------- +This document was intended for informational purposes ONLY, the author and +the National Network of Anarchists and Nihilists do not endorse or support +any illegal action presented here or in any other documents which we +release. The only motivation for the writing of this document is purely +for educating the general public. The author and the National Network of +Anarchists and Nihilists will not be held responsible for any actions by +the reader of this document. + +Construction of a Good Anarchy File +----------------------------------- + There are many things to remember when writing a file. Here are +some pointers: + + 1) Always have the date and time at the beginning of the file like + I have done. This is the most important part of any anarchy + file because some material is time-sensitive and it is also nice + to know how out-dated a file is. A good example of this is the + Jolly Roger Cookbook. A very nicely written piece, however + there was no indication of when it was written. Most of the + sources to obtain slim jims, lock picks, etc. were out of + business by the time I first got hold of it. + 2) Always use ASCII. Not ANSI but ASCII. This is for several + reasons. One is that some viewers, word processors, etc. do not + or cannot support the extended characters. The same holds true + for several types of printers. Second, I have what seems like + millions of files that were written on Word Perfect, Word Star, + Multimate, MS Word, etc. Most people don't have these editors + or viewers. I remember it took me two weeks to convert the + Terrorist's Cookbook to ASCII from the WP format so I could + print it. And finally, ASCII files are smaller and there are + several ASCII only editors that have all the same functions of + expensive word processors. I personally use MULTI-EDIT V3.00b. + Call your local 10 gig public domain board and you will find it + or some other qualified ASCII text editor. + 3) As a rule of thumb, set margins for 75 characters and never go + beyond that. As mentioned before, a good ASCII editor will let + you set up margins. This is mainly for printers. You may or + may not believe it, but 90% of all anarchists print up files for + easy reference. And some files have really strange margins. I + once found a file with the right margin at column 100. + 4) It is perfectly all right to FUCKIN' cuss in a file. It is also + semi-acceptable(but lame) to say PHUCK, FONE, etc.; but never + ever write like this: + "so you want to be an anarchist? all ya gotta do is learn how to + rebel and denounce all government laterz" + Slang is okay, but learn to spell and for God's sake use proper + punctuation and capitalization. + 5) If you are going to include a diagram, schematic, or whatever, + try not to do it yourself with ASCII characters if at all + possible, unless you are good at it. Get someone else to do + it for you. Very few people can draw a good ASCII schematic. + If possible include two of each diagram or schematic. One in + the text and one in ANSI format or .gif format. There are many + draw programs out there. Also it's nice to find a self-loader + for your .gif's. Keep the ASCII diagrams, as they will do in a + pinch and not everyone can printout .gif files. ANSI is nice + and all, but, generally, it should be avoided. + 6) Do or have done what you are writing about. I once saw a file + that scared me a bit. Here is part of it: + "now that theoretically should be the right ratio. I dunno. Tell + me if this works." + Now if you don't know what the fuck you're writing about, then + don't write about it. That simple. Also don't alter files. I + once found a file where someone altered the ratios for nitro. + Not to nice. If you've done it before, please don't. We don't + need assholes like you. + 7) You should have a good equipment, chemical, parts, or whatever + list. It should also be complete. Like for instance a file + construction of a olive box should tell you that: + "Quantity Item Source + -------- ---- ------ + 1 Small plastic box Radio Shack (R.S.270-224) + 1 1" x 2" perboard Radio Shack (R.S.276-1395)" + I don't know how many times I've seen files which tell you what + to get but not specifically. Like: + "get some resistors and 2 capacitors" + Now if this author knew anything about electronics, he would + have known that you need the specific voltages or whatever. Be + specific. + 8) Also remember, don't use tabs. People have tabs set up for + different spaces. You get some pretty strange stuff sometimes. + For instance someone might have tab set at 9 characters and you + have it a 8 characters. There are also many printers that use + funny tab spacings. When you try to view or print these files, + you get stuff like: + "************************************************************** + * How to Make Your Very Own Home-Made Tennis Ball Launcher * + * by * + * The Stupid Anarchist * + * * + **************************************************************" + Always use the space bar to indent. + 9) A disclamer is also important. Even though you don't think so, + your handle doesn't conceal your identity. The police, FBI, + sectret service, or any other government agency(not to mention + Ma Bell) has both the time and the resources to get you nailed + if they feel like. Don't laugh at this point. It could save + your life. Or maybe 20 years of it. + +Conclusion +---------- + Well, I hope this file will better the quality of the files out +there. I can be reached at The DeaTh BoX BBS--(714)970-6710--which is the +home of NNAN. Well, it's getting late so until next time, adieu. + +12/02/91 04:43am -- cgit v1.2.3