Request for Submissions for a Filk FAQ

	JT and I (Quarong) have been discussing the idea of compiling
	a Filk related FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) List, which 
	would be available through this mailing list, and perhaps in 
	hardcopy for consultation at conventions.  The original idea 
	was mine, and JT has agreed to add it to the accessible archive
	if I take the main responsibility for putting it together.  Thus
	I now bring the concept to you for some additional input.

	I already have ideas for material for the following sections,
	however your comments would be welcome:


	-- A basic introduction to what "filk" is.


	-- A "Top 10" list of Do's and Don'ts for etiquette and 


		participation.


	-- Definitions of the different types of circles commonly


		used in the NW.


	-- An explanation of "Banned from Argo" and why it can be such


		a controversial request.

	Two items I want to include, but need your suggestions in order
	to compile a solid list are:


	-- Where someone can find tapes and lyrics.  (Specific names 


		and contact information for convention merchants, stores,
		and mailing houses carrying this kind of material.)


	-- Good songs and/or tapes for newcomers to filk.  (Try to keep


		it to your top 3-5 favorites.)  Information as to which 
		album a given song is on; and data on writers, singers, &
		publishers, would be deeply appreciated.

	The third and final place where I could really use your input is
	with other questions you think a beginner might want to have 
	answered in an easily accessible format.  Think back to when you
	were just getting started and what you didn't know/understand;
	or about any portion of the last couple of months worth of 
	discussion that jumped out and bit you.

	At this point in time, I plan to do most of the compilation and
	writing myself just because it will be easier than farming it
	out in multiple parts; but I want to incorporate as much of *your*
	input as possible.  (I've already been archiving the recent 
	discussions, and distinct ideas from those as well as from answers
	to this letter will be credited in the FAQ.)  Depending on the 
	responses I get back, or how much larger of a project than I 
	expected this turns into, I may end up looking for volunteers to 
	help with this or that topic; I'll let you know.  

	Thank you very much in advance for all of your contributions.
	I hope this will be a useful product for all of us, and for 
	newcomers yet to arrive.  Depending on your response rate, and
	when I have time to rack out the basic text in between events
	in the rest of my hectic life, I intend to have the first draft
	out for comment sometime around the middle or end of July.  (My
	work schedule is currently changing, I'm about to move, and I have
	another large email item that will take most of the next 2 wks;
	so this should give you plenty of time to send me your material.)

	[In an attempt to cut down on the extraneous mail in all of our
	inboxes, when submitting your questions/answers/comments/data 
	please consider whether it is an item you wish the rest of the 
	mailing list to see and remark upon; or whether it might be 
	better just sent to my private address.]

			Until later,
				Quarong   (quarong at eskimo.com)