Again, there are many different possible routes of becoming a vampire in the mythology. Some of the more prevalent routes are included in section [2.05] in the Traditional FAQ located at http://www.altvampyres.net/newsgroup/faq.

Although it never a good practice to harm vampires (being a hunter won't get you any points on this newsgroup), let alone kill them, some of the more favored methods of destroying a vampire are included in section [2.04] in the Traditional FAQ located at http://www.altvampyres.net/newsgroup/faq. See similar questions...

A psychic vampire is a living person who "drains" others emotionally. Depending on the version, this may be an empathic drain (i.e., literally feeding on the emotions or 'life-force' of others) or it may be a metaphorical drain (someone who "takes" emotionally without giving anything back; a "user"). The victims of a psychic vampire become lethargic and depressed, and, should they be drained too much, may become suicidal. See similar questions...

Porphyria is actually a group of diseases, all pertaining to the metabolism of porphyrin rings that, along with iron, are responsible for the oxygen-carrying properties of hemoglobin--an ingredient in blood. It is a very rare genetic disorder, and is in no way contagious. See similar questions...

From time to time, somebody posts a request like this to the group. Before you go about doing this yourself, consider the following scenario: _If_ vampires do exist, they may not be exactly what you have been led to expect from books, films, and role playing games. Anybody on this group who might have the power to 'turn' you would be putting him/herself in grave danger (no pun intended) by exposing his/her true nature. See similar questions...

Vampyre" is an older spelling of the word 'vampire' and was used predominantly during the 1700 and 1800s. Its use in the group's title is to provide a more "Gothic" feel - not to mention, making it damned difficult for newbies to find us :-) See similar questions...

A social vampire of vampyre is also a living vampire who acts and dresses like a sterotypical "undead" vampire. Some vampires of this category are more involved than others, drinking blood, getting their canines elongated and even sleeping in coffins. They do this if nothing else but to mimic an undead vampire's lifestyle. They may or may not possess the taint of vampirism, but have no special abilities or needs such as psy-vamps or blood vampires might. See similar questions...

The term "vampire" refers to psychic vampires, blood vampires as well as supernatural, undead vampires such as seen in fiction. A "Vampyre" (also known as a social vampire or vampyre lifestyler) is someone who simply mimics the life of vampires and enjoys the sense of "bonding" created by the vampyre community. It is also noteworthy that there are hierachies within vampyre "families". See similar questions...

The Cuddle Ewe Underquilt, when placed between your mattress and fitted sheets, transforms your bed from something routine you have been accustomed to laying on, into something sublime you are cradled in. The natural wool batting supports and distributes your body weight more evenly, allowing pressure points and tender points to be relieved and supported and manages body temperatures and moisture. See similar questions...

All the other males and females are either workers or soldiers. Workers search for food and help build nests for the queen. Soldiers are larger than workers and remove dirt from the tunnels and defend the colony against predators. Mostly the rufous-beaked snake. If a snake tries to enter a tunnel, the soldiers block it with dirt. If they can't block it quickly, a soldier will sacrifice itself by letting the snake eat her or him. See similar questions...

The radio control system has a range of one half mile to two miles, depending on the terrian, he weather, who you ask, etc. But practically speaking, the helicopter becomes a tiny speck at 100 yards or more. If you can't see it clearly, you can't fly it properly. If you can't fly it carefully, you will crash it immediately. See similar questions...

Well apparently it has to do with something called gene expression, which refers to the pattern in which genes are switched on and off. And gene expression has a major effect on your body's biological processes. Each cell in your body contains a 'power-factory' that produces energy, called the mitochondria. See similar questions...

Zanfel works safely into the dermal layer of your skin, binds to the urushiol oil, and, when rinsed off, takes the oil with it down the drain. See similar questions...