PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MESSAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Last updated: March 26, 1999 Welcome to the JOEFIENNES-NEWS mailing list. This list is devoted to the actor Joseph Fiennes and related subjects. It was established in March 1999, and is MODERATED. It's primary function is to provide news and information for Joe's admirers, based on articles and reports from various types of media (TV, print, web). You must be 17 or over to subscribe. There is a separate CHAT list called, "joefiennes@onelist.com". You will find news postings on both lists, but chat is to take place on the Joe Chat list only. NOTE: We are NOT affiliated with Joseph Fiennes personally, or his representatives. 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For more information, please read the List Guidelines below. _______________________________________________________ LIST GUIDELINES/HOUSE RULES Because this list has growth potential, and mail goes directly to members mailboxes, we feel it is necessary to have some rules and guidelines that everyone is asked to adhere to. They were developed (and continue to evolve) based on the collective experiences of list owners and members, with the intention of keeping the list true to its original goals of providing a friendly place for fans to come together and share information and conversation. 1) Treat each other, and your subject matter (Joseph Fiennes, as well as his family, colleagues, and relationships) with respect. There is a "no flaming" policy on this list and we do not accept personal attacks on anyone for any reason. Posts that are intentionally inflammatory, embarrassing, hurtful, or are in poor taste will not be tolerated. It is fine to disagree with someone on this list. It is fine to not like something about Joseph Fiennes and to say so. It is HOW you say it that matters. Please be thoughtful and considerate at all times, and try not to stray too far off into subjects that are not conducive to being discussed on a fan list. For example, discussions of Shakespeare In Love and Joseph's role in it have been known to branch off into lengthy, often heated, discussions about who wrote Shakespeare's plays, why Joseph didn't get nominated for an Oscar.....and have resulted in hurt feelings and harsh words being exchanged in the past. If you want to discuss anything about Joseph's movies or his roles, that's fine, but please keep in mind that certain issues deserve to be discussed in-depth and a fan list isn't always the place for it. We urge everyone to use some discretion when delving into this or any other very sensitive issues on list, especially if they are not directly Joseph-related. There are many other outlets for this kind of discussion and we encourage anyone who is so inclined to make themselves heard in those venues. 2) Derogatory remarks, insinuations or "jokes" that insult, demean or stereotype an individual or group will not be tolerated on this list. This includes (but is not limited to) comments about religion, race, age and sexual orientation. Anyone who ignores this policy will be immediately removed from the list. 3) If you see a post come through that you feel is insulting or intended to provoke, please do NOT respond to it by insulting the author or prolonging the topic on the list. In addition to repeating the offensive posts over and over, your comments may not even be seen by the intended recipient if they have already been removed from the list. If you find a post particularly offensive, you can write the person privately and/or forward it to LYNN or one of the co-hosts listed at the end of this letter. Chances are we have seen it and have dealt with it already, but your comments and input are most welcome. Also, if you feel a list member is "flaming" you off list (ie. an explicitly personal attack), feel free to bring that to our attention as well. It doesn't seem to happen often, but on the rare occasion it does it is worth documenting. 4) Please remember that we cannot see your face or hear your tone of voice when you post. What might sound funny and sarcastic may not be seen that way when plain text comes across someone's computer screen. 5) There is to be no selling of video tapes or other items on the list by list members. This list is not a place to conduct regular commerce. Trading is allowed and encouraged for items that are not available for sale in a person's country. If you are looking for a copy of a film or an interview, etc. that is not commercially available where you live, feel free to send a post to the list asking if anyone can help you obtain it. We respect the copyright laws and the rights of the people involved in making films. Therefore, if you are in the USA or Canada, please do not ask someone on list to dub a copy of, say, "Stealing Beauty" or offer it in return for a trade, since you can readily buy it in any video store. If you cannot work out a trade, it is customary to compensate the person for their expenses, such as postage and packaging, blank tapes, etc. If someone is selling their collection, or can pick up extra magazines, souvenirs, etc. at the regular price as a favor, we appreciate your generosity and welcome that information on the list. Many of our members are willing to help out other fans in their quests for all things Joseph-related! However, responses to such requests, and any subsequent correspondence should take place in private e-mail so that other people don't have to read about whatever arrangements you make. Also keep in mind that while most of our members are honest and will follow through with their end of the agreement, the list and those who run it can not be responsible if someone "disappears." However, please let us know if a trade has gone bad so it can be documented and we can warn others about dealing with the person if need be. 6) If you disagree with any of the above guidelines, we respect that but we must ask that you abide by them anyway as long as you are on the list. We believe in freedom of speech, but this IS a privately operated list and posts to it do go directly to members mailboxes. As such we feel it is not unreasonable to ask everyone to adhere to the list guidelines as set by the persons responsible for maintaining it. Please know that *no one* will ever be unsubbed for an honest mistake(s), or without being notified. And last but certainly not least... 7) Have fun! We really hope the list will provide you and everyone on it with an enjoyable, informative place to discuss and learn more about Joseph Fiennes. If have any questions or suggestions about these guidelines, please refer them to LYNN (ivanovbabe@hotmail.com) or one of the co-hosts listed below. We value your input. _______________________________________________________ ABBREVIATIONS To save time/space, things are often abbreviated on the list. Here is an short list of some abbreviations you may see. JF - Joseph Fiennes RF - Ralph Fiennes (brother) FA - Francesca Annis (Ralph's companion) SG - Sara Griffiths (ex-girlfriend) CM - Catherine McCormack (current girlfriend?) FF - Fiennes-Fans RA - Rancid Aluminum (1999) FM - Forever Mine (1999) ETM or E - Elizabeth, The Movie (1998) SiL - Shakespeare In Love (1998) MMFDL - Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel & Laurence (1998) TVTOY - The Very Thought Of You SB - Stealing Beauty (1996) VOPC - Vacillations of Poppy Carew (1995-TV) R&J - Romeo & Juliet RADA - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts RSC - Royal Shakespeare Company ADM - A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1990-TV) _______________________________________________________ and finally... CREDITS If you have any questions, please feel free to write LYNN anytime at Ivanovbabe@hotmail.com, or you can contact one of the co-hosts listed below. If your questions are Joseph-related, you might want to check out the many Joseph web sites out there. We recommend "The Joy of Joseph Fiennes", at http://members.tripod.com/~joyjoy2/joefiennes.html as as good place to start. Again, welcome! We're happy to have you here! 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