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Etiquette

Email discussion groups are a great source of ideas and information - and can lead to great friendships. Emails to the list are automatically broadcast to all members. To get the most out of a group there are a few generally accepted rules:

• Remember that you are speaking to a group of people - and you don't always know who they are. Be cautious about providing personal information about yourself or others.
• One idea per email, with the topic clearly in the subject line, makes ongoing discussions and debates more manageable.
• Short paragraphs with lots of white space are easier to read on screen.
• Quote only what is necessary to retain the sense of an email in your responses.

General Interest

• Nightfall  - Astronomy events in Brisbane area and an egroup which aims to increase awareness of the activities of the astronomical community in the Brisbane region. Contact: Tony Surma firstlight [at] optushome.com.au
• NEW! Get a Life is a site where all social events are created by the members themselves. Here you can meet people and form friendships by joining several local groups and activities, anything from bush walking, to theatre visits, to Friday drinks to dinner dates.  
• Brisbane Bikers lists:
  • BrisbaneBikers-Rides is a low volume e-mail list that carries occasional news updates and suggested rides.
  • BrisbaneBikers is a discussion list on issues relevant to South-East Queensland's motorcycle riders, including motorcycle politics, media, safety, technical, road reports and much more.
  • BrisbaneBikers-Chat is a high-volume, wide-ranging discussion list.
• Brisbane Genealogy Mailing List
• Brisbane Meetup Groups - Join or start local interest groups.
• Brisbane Music Discussion Forum general chat, gig guide, musicians wanted and available 
• Soc.Culture.Australian - Unmoderated, public discussion board.
• Yahoo Groups - Brisbane category and Queensland category  - discussion groups of varying topics and quality. We have no control over listings.

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