READ BEFORE POSTING THAT REQUEST!

Alt.ascii-art is a friendly newsgroup-- well, we try to be.
Usually we are very happy to fulfill requests -- however the
majority of us get tired of filling the same request day after
day.  The lurkers on the newsgroup get tired of seeing the
same pics posted over and over...  So, let me help you
find you what you are looking for-- while making everyone
happy.  And if these suggestions don't help-- come back
and ask for more assistance.

We do like new 'blood' on our newsgroup and welcome you
back-- even if you do find what you are looking for.  Post
some of your attempts-- ask for tweaking/minor adjustments--
join in the conversations...

To find that elusive ASCII art-->>

1) check dejanews.   Go to: http://www.dejanews.com
  look in alt.ascii-art archives for your topic.  Try different
  names.  If you are looking for cats, be sure to check 'cat',
  'kitten', 'kitty', etc.

2) visit the ASCII art sites...
   http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/2695/links.htm
   this is the main collection of ASCII art links-- most sites
   have descriptions-- you may find your ASCII art picture there.
   Several of the ASCII art sites have intraweb search features too!

3) look to your favorite search engine-- read the boolean
  instructions and follow them. +"ASCII art" +"your topic"
  should elicit a good result on most search engines.

4) if you are looking for lettering-- be sure to check out FIGLET!
  FIGLET will do it all for you-- you don't even have to download
  a program.  Go to the following URL:
  http://www.surfplaza.com/figlet/
  Other FIGLET sites can be found in the newsgroup's FAQ. See #5.

5) if you have questions about fonts, spacing, characters, 
  tutorials, and/or other basic ASCII art information, check out
  our newsgroup's FAQ.  Many people worked together to create
  it in order to answer the most frequently asked questions...
  There is a good chance that you will find it helpful.
  The FAQ and mini-FAQs are posted regularly to this newsgroup--
  however, if you can't wait and don't want to check dejanews, you
  can go to the following URL:
  FAQ:  http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/7373/faq.htm

Hope this helps... 
and remember, you're always welcome at alt.ascii-art.

-joan
(tweaks/suggestions to this posting welcome)
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