EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of the web addresses on this ADMIN post may not be valid any longer.

First off, I wanted to say WELCOME to all of our new subscribers. When the Journey Behind the Music aired just two Sundays ago, the list moderators figured there would be some increased activity, we just had NO idea it would be as much as we've seen. We are also delighted to see some long time list members come back out of lurking -- quit being such strangers! :)

Next, the list moderators (Lynn -- our list owner and head "mom", Mary Ann, AMS, & me) thought that with the current influx of new subscribers (we've netted 68 people since Feb. 18!), it would probably be a good idea to let everyone know the history of this list and other related information. The list below is not all inclusive, but covers some of what we consider the high points about our list. So, off we go.

1. You will note this post begins with ADMIN. That is what the Mod Squad decided to include in any posts that are related to list information and we feel are items that you, our subscribers, need to know and should read. We ask that if you wish to reply to an ADMIN post that you ***CHANGE THE SUBJECT**. It cuts down on our effectiveness in getting important information out if there are a flurry of posts with ADMIN in the subject.

2. This list is not supported by, endorsed by, nor represents Steve Perry or Journey in any way, shape, or form. This is strictly a fans-only list made up of fans from around the world. We do not know how to contact Steve Perry nor do we know what he is doing, where he lives, or the general state of his personal life. If we hear of news about Steve Perry, it usually makes it to this list fairly quickly.

3. This is about the 3rd incarnation of the "Perry List". The original list was founded by Jasparina (webmistress of the Journey Fans Network and Steve Perry Online) in 1997. After 2 incarnations of that list, Jasparina closed the list in July of 1999 due to the difficulties of moderating such an active list. At that time, Lynn took up the task of keeping the list going and recruited several moderators to help. The list of moderators has changed in the intervening time, but we've managed to keep the list going strong.

4. While this list was originally set up as a haven for Steve Perry fans who were tired of all the Perry-bashing on the Journey Digest, it has grown to encompass all Journey fans. From die-hard Steve Perry fans (Journey will never be the same with out him!) to die-hard Journey fans (We miss Steve Perry, but Steve Augeri is awesome!). As such, opinions will vary widely at times, but so long as they are respectful to each other the Mod Squad will let them be.

5. When this version of the list was established, a set of rules were also put in place in order to avoid some of the difficulties encountered in the previous list and seen on other lists. A complete listing of these rules can be found at Perry List Central at http://members.nbci.com/perry_list/plc.html and are also summarized in your welcome letter. First and foremost however, there is no flaming on this list and personal threats are taken seriously. Violation of these rules will result in a reprimand from the Mod Squad. Continued violation of the rules will result in moderated posts and eventual banishment from the list. (We are pleased to say we have only had to ban one person since the incarnation of this list!) The rules are in place to make this list a fun and enjoyable place for everyone!

6. While we are generally lenient in regards to forwards to the list, we do have some restrictions. (1) Please remove all headers from anything you forward -- no one wants to scroll through 300 email addresses to find the joke, and (2) Virus warnings and Urban Legends are forbidden unless they are verified by a source other than the email you have just received and want to forward. A link to this information must be included in the forwarded post. You can find more information of forwarding messages to the list on our Frequently Asked Questions page at http://members.xoom.com/Perry_List/faq.html.

7. This list is *extremely* active and frequently off-topic. The current rate of approximately 225 posts a day is not unusual, though we have had periods of slower activity (50-60 posts per day), this list consistently has over 1000 posts a month and has generated upwards of 4000 posts in a month. We average about 110 posts per-day, so if you feel this volume is too much to handle, we would recommend changing your subscription to "Digest" or "Web Only". This can be done at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StevePerry.

8. We realize that some of you are just discovering the internet and the information available on-line about Journey. Towards that end, we recommend a few of the following sites for further information.

Mailing Lists:

*Journey Digest -- *The* Journey-fan mailing list. To subscribe go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JourneyDigest

*Jonathan Cain Mailing List -- Yes, Jon has his own list too. To subscribe go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jonathancain

Both of these lists are FAN-BASED, and, unlike this list, very much *on-topic*. Though an occasional off-topic thread will appear, it is usually related to the band and the general state of music.

Web Sites:

*The Official Journey Website -- http://www.journeymusic.com -- contains current news as well as a fan-forum and chat. Fan Club information is expected soon.

*Somewhere There's Hope -- "The Official Unofficial Homepage of the Steve Perry Mailing List", site of our list mom, Lynn, and home of Perry List Central -- http://members.nbci.com/Perry_List/

*JourneyDigest.com -- The website for the mailing list -- contains news and commentary -- http://www.journeydigest.com

*The Journey Tribute Page -- All Hail Steven Lake! The first and best Journey fan-site out there. If you haven't seen this site yet go NOW! http://www.journey-tribute.com

*The Journey Fans Network -- All Hail Jasparina! Jas has done an amazing job over the years keeping Journey fans in touch with each other and with news of the band. http://www.journeyfansnetwork.com/

*The Infinite Journey Netring -- The place to find MANY Journey related websites. http://www.ringsurf.com/netring?ring=journeyring;action=list

Personal Favorites: *Journey Library -- Barb's twisted and demented site of fan fiction (I LOVE it!) -- http://members.tripod.com/journeylibrary/

*Journey Online -- JourneyCat's tribute to Journey -- http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/journey/index.html

*All Things Steve Perry -- Dom's Perry site -- http://www.geocities.com/~deep_groove/Journey.html

*The History of Perry -- Leslie W.'s great new site -- http://www.greenhills.net/~lesliew/index.html

Other Official Sites:

*The Official Jonathan Cain Website -- http://www.jonathancain.com
*The Official Neal Schon Website -- http://www.nealschon.com
*The Official Gregg Rolie Website -- http://www.greggrolie.com
*The Official Aynsley Dunbar Website -- http://aynsleydunbar.com
*Steve Smith & Vital Information Official Site -- http://www.vitalinformation.com
*Sy Klopps Official Site (Herbie Herbert) -- http://www.syklopps.net/

(No, Steve Perry does not have an official website)

Handy General News Sites:

*Melodicrock.com -- News and information about all sorts of AOR/Melodic Rock bands. One of the best sites on the web. http://www.melodicrock.com/

If you've read this far, THANK YOU! Once again, welcome to our little family and we hope you enjoy the stay. If you have any questions or wish to contact the Mod Squad, please email us at StevePerry-owner@y...

On behalf of the Mod Squad..
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