Welcome to Bisexu-l! Bisexu-l is a list originally designed to discuss issues of bisexuality, but has evolved to a point where long-time posters simply assume bisexuality as an orientation and go on from there. This does not mean that questions and issues about bisexuality or coming out as bisexual are not welcome on the list; it just means that if you want to discuss such things you must be prepared to raise them and not wait for someone else on the list to do so. The list is open to anyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, gender, sexual preference or sexual orientation. For purposes of personal privacy, the list of members is confidential. Excessively rude, obnoxious or abusive postings will not be tolerated. We like to encourage cordial and civilized exchange of ideas, opinions and experiences relevant to the topic of bisexuality between members of all sexual orientations and preferences. This list is NOT intended in the spirit of separatism from any existing lists relevant to lesbian, gay and bisexual issues; rather it is an additional forum for discussion of bisexual concerns in particular. By the same token, the existence of Bisexu-l should not imply in any way that other discussion lists are no longer appropriate forums for discussion of matters pertaining to bisexuality. Some brief LISTSERV information: Requests for subscription should be directed to listserv@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU (*not* the list address) and should contain the following command: SUBSCRIBE BISEXU-L your name Postings to the list should be addressed to: BISEXU-L@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU If you find yourself bogged down with the mail volume, signing off the list isn't necessarily your only available option. By sending the command SET BISEXU-L NOMAIL to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU, you can stop receiving mail and still remain subscribed to the list. That way, when you want to start receiving mail again you may do so by simply using the command SET BISEXU-L MAIL rather than waiting to be resubscribed by the owner. We offer an anonymous posting service. If you'd like to post something anonymously, send mail to the list top: elaine.brennan@att.net Elaine Brennan noting that you want the message posted to bisexu-l and your mail with be posted without the identifying headers. A pseudonym helps, but is not essential. Finally, here are some brief definitions of commonly used terms which you may find helpful in this discussion: MOTSS -- Members of the same sex. MOTOS -- Members of the opposite sex. MOTAS -- Members of the appropriate sex. IMHO -- In my humble opinion. WRT -- With Respect to. BTW -- By the way. SO -- Significant other. PC -- Politically Correct :-) -- Smiley Face TS -- Transsexual TG -- Transgender TV -- Transvestite Thank you for subscribing. Your confidentiality will be respected. --Elaine