If you are new to the internet or new to collecting via interaction on the internet, there are some basic guidelines to help you understand, not only how posting on maillists, email and newsgroups is expected to be formatted but also to help you understand some of the basics of internet ettiquette, also known affectionately as netiquette.

99% of your interaction will be in the written form so putting your best foot forward is the easiest way to start a happy and long relationship within this or any other online community. a quick review of the basics can be found here at Albion

Some special consideration should be used when using usenet newsgroups. The basic usenet netiquette guidelines can be found here: Google: The Basics of Usenet