The Modern Media Mob FAQ…
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated 3/9/99


Questions covered:

  1. What is an FAQ?
  2. What is the MMMob?
  3. Is the MMMob like those other user groups that do little more than try to sell you products from whatever company supports them?
  4. When does the MMMob meet?
  5. Where does the MMMob meet?
  6. What is the MMMob message board?
  7. What are these messages I keep getting from with "[MMMob]" in the subject line?
  8. What is the MMMob mailing list?
  9. How do I subscribe to the MMMob mailing list?
  10. How do I unsubscribe from the MMMob mailing list?
  11. How do I post a message to the MMMob mailing list?
  12. How does MMMob membership cost?
  13. How can I help the MMMob?
  14. Who started the MMMob?
  15. Who's running the MMMob now?
  16. Can I add a question to this FAQ?
  17. Does the MMMob have a web site?

1. Q What is a FAQ?
A An 'FAQ' is a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" about a given topic. This FAQ being about the Modern Media Mob (MMMob) answers questions about what the MMMob is.
2. Q What is the MMMob?
A The Modern Media Mob is a users group / support group that brings together professionals and amateurs who work with media in all its myriad forms. Writers, programmers, rock musicians, videographers, educators, animators, graphic designers, etc. Open communication between MMMob members is the primary objective of group. We will provide to the members of the mob the names and contact information for all other members so each member can draw on the expertise of the other MMMob members.
3. Q Is the MMMob like those other user groups that do little more than try to sell you products from whatever company supports them?
A No. The MMMob is not affiliated with any one company. We will from time to time have a representative come in from a particular company to tell us about their products but no more.
4. Q When does the MMMob meet?
A The first Tuesday evening of every month at 7:00pm.
5. Q Where does the MMMob meet?
A In the past the MMMob has met at either the University of Akron or the Parma campus of Tri-C. But starting in March 1999 we will be meeting at various different locations around the area. Resteruants, libraries, etc. Contact the MMMob at <mmmob@saturdaybang.com> for the next meeting location. This information will also be posted to the MMMob mailing list and the message board.
6. Q What is the MMMob message board?
A The MMMob message board is a web based threaded discussion board. It is located at <http://www.saturdaybang.com/MMMob/bbs.html>. Meeting locations and topics will be posted there. Miscellaneous technical questions will also be answered. In general most anything is fodder for the board. Check it out and post something!
7. Q What are these messages I keep getting from with "[MMMob]" in the subject line?
A They are messages posted to the MMMob mailing list. You are getting them because you are subscribed to that list. We initially added a number of people to the list ourselves to get the list started buy you or anyone else can subscribe or unsubscribe themselves. See question #10 for directions.
8. Q What is the MMMob mailing list?
A The MMMob mailing list the primary means of communication between MMMob members. We use it to make general announcements about meetings, group related topics. The mailing list is also an interactive communication tool for MMMob members. All members are allowed to post items, questions, and answers to the list.
9. Q How do I subscribe to the MMMob mailing list?
A To subscribe, send an e-mail message to <listserv@saturdaybang.com> with the line SUBSCRIBE MMMOB-L Joe Schmoe as the body of the message. And if you aren't named Joe Schome, put your name in place of his.
10. Q How do I unsubscribe from the MMMob mailing list?
A To unsubscribe, send a message to <listserv@saturdaybang.com> with the line... UNSUBSCRIBE MMMOB-L as the body of the message.
11. Q How do I post a message to the MMMob mailing list?
A To post something on the list, just send an e-mail message to
<mmmob-l@saturdaybang.com> and it will be sent to everyone on the list. It's that easy.
12. Q How does MMMob membership cost?
A You can pay your dues two different ways. Yearly memberships are $25 per person. Students and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduation) are $15 per year. Alternately if you don't want to make that much of a commitment, you can pay $5 per meeting. As you can see, it's MUCH cheeper to get a years worth.
13. Q How can I help the MMMob?
A We welcome any and all people who are willing to help us run the MMMob. We don't have a rigid structure just yet but will be firming up things as time goes by. You can contact us at <mmmob@saturdaybang.com>.
14. Q Who started the MMMob?
A The founding members of this group are Dan Berlyoung(programmer/hacker), Beth Yurich(graphic designer), Dennis Yurich(audio engineer/musician/ accountant), Michael Toth(animator/designer).
15. Q Who's running the MMMob now?
A Dan Berlyoung, Beth Yurich, Dennis Yurich, and Michael Toth.
16. Q Can I add a question to this FAQ?
A Yes! Just send your question to <mmmob@saturdaybang.com>.
17. Q Does the MMMob have a web site?
A Yup! You're looking at it! You can tell your friends to go to http://www.saturdaybang.com/MMMob.