Fred, the Official HWG Rock

What is Fred?

Fred is the name given to the official HTML Writers Guild rock. Fred is used whenever you have the feeling that you're saying something over and over again, and it's just not sinking in. For example, if someone posts a message asking how to unsubscribe, just hours after the List Guides have posted an informational message pointing to the website for unsubscribe information -- that would be an appropriate time to call for Fred.

How do I use Fred?

What do you do with Fred once you get him? You do not throw Fred at the source of your frustration nor otherwise attempt to harm the annoyance. Fred is not a weapon and cannot be used to harm others.

Instead, you use Fred by hitting him, repeatedly, against your skull until you lose all sensation. This is good therapy, for studies have shown that those people with mild concussions or light brain damage actually manage to cope better with the HTML Writers Guild than those without.

Where's Fred Now?

Fred is currently in the possession of:

Name:        <>
Location:   
Reason:

You can request Fred using the form below.

Where has Fred Been Recently?

The following is a chart of Fred's recent journies throughout the net:

Date Fred's User Fred's Location

Request Fred, the HWG Rock

If you wish to request the use of Fred, the HWG Rock, please fill out the following form:

Your Name:          
Email Address:      
Physical Location:  
Reason Requested:

New! hwg-fred Mailing List

If you're a Fred addict and just have to know where he is at all times, and why, you can subscribe to the hwg-fred mailing list. This list is one-way and only consists of announcements of Fred's current location.

To join hwg-fred, send email to majordomo@mlists.com with a message body of 'subscribe hwg-fred'.

URL:http://www.hwg.org/cgi-bin/fred

This CGI script was written by Kynn Bartlett: kynn@idyllmtn.com
Last update: 5 October 1997 by: Kynn Bartlett