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Frequently
Asked Questions and Answers
Q:
What, exactly, is NoNewswire.com?
A:
NoNewswire.com is a site that takes a humorous look at issues
through the creation of satire and parody articles. It is
said that there is sometimes truth in humor. The ability to
take an issue that seems ridiculous or unjust and poke fun
of it through satire and parody can help lighten the moment.
The simple goal of NoNewswire.com is to make people laugh.
Q:
Who writes the articles?
A:
The articles are written by Joe Tracy, author of the book
Web Marketing Applied, and publisher of Digital
Media FX magazine for animators and FX artists.
Q:
What makes the satire articles on NoNewswire.com any different
from other satire articles?
A:
The main difference is that NoNewswire.com tries to also outline
the issue that the satire article is based on. On every satire
news article page, the right hand column will give a real
look at the news or issue that was the inspiration for the
article.
Q:
What subjects does NoNewswire.com cover?
A:
Any subjects, but some of the favorites are sports, politics,
news, and animation (due to the author's work in covering
that field).
Q:
Can I submit an article suggestion or a satire article of
my own?
A:
You may email suggestions for a satire article to jtracy@nonewswire.com.
You may also submit an article to this same address for possible
consideration. You will be credited for your article if it
is used, but not paid. NoNewswire.com generally does not republish
submitted articles, but if you're very good, it will make
it in.
Q:
Can I republish these articles on my site or in a newsgroup?
A:
Our copyright prohibits use of the NoNewswire.com articles
on other sites or in newsgroups, but we do encourage you to
go ahead and provide a link directly to the article. Every
article published on NoNewswire.com contains instructions
for linking to it at the end of the article.
Q:
What is the dictionary definition of satire and parody?
A:
The American Heritage Dictionary describes satire as,
"A literary work in which human vice or folly is attacked
through irony, derision, or wit." It describes parody
as "A literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic
style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule."
Q:
Are any of the articles real?
A:
The news articles appearing throughout NoNewswire.com are
not real. The issue and links that discuss the issues in the
right hand sidebar on each satire news article page are real
and presented based on our opinion.
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