This is a code that you can attach to your .Signature in email or USENET postings to give people an idea of who you are. It's specially tailored to "alternative types." Apart from Version 1.0, it uses a few prosaic Geek Code portions, though adds to them, and takes a good deal more inspiration from the Twink Code and library codes such as the Dewey Decimal Cataloguing Scheme. The Goth Code was initially born, screaming, on the 20th of October 1995.

As a document in itself, it's more designed to be a fun way to investigate the significant differences in people who consider themselves 'gothic,' while also allowing people to present to the public a small snapshot of who they are in their .Signatures.

x.xA has been 'added to' slightly in order to eliminate small bugs. Other than this, there are no significant differences between the versions and so are considered, essentially, the same. The x.xA file has the date on when the last bug-fix was performed.

• Version 3.0A (released 01Jan97): The current long-version of the Goth.Code.

  • Version 2.5A (released: 08Jun96): The current short-version form of The Goth Code.
    • Associated files:
      • Jay's Goth.Code Database (codes decoded)
      • Decoder for DOS: Compiled and optimised by Peter Wilk. Look for the .txt file for installation instructions.

  • Version 2.0A (released: 23Jan96): The previous long version of The Goth Code.
  • Associated Files:
    • Jay's Goth.Code Database (codes decoded)
    • C-based Decoder and C Source: Yep, they say that where there's a gap in what's available, then someone will get involved and fill in that gap. Kevin Crate at Silicone Based Life did this decoder for UNIX. Included is the source code (so you can use it to compile it to whatever operating system you're using with your C compiler) and instructions..
    • Decoder for DOS: Compiled and optimised by Peter Wilk. Look for the .txt file for installation instructions.
    • The Goth Code Encoder: The Mage has created a form-based CGI engine on his site that you can use to create your Goth Code automatically 8-).

• Version 1.1A (released: 26Oct95): The first non-beta version of the goth.code.
• Associated files:
  • German translation: Translated by Katharina vom Schultzen Berg and maintained at Volker Schütz's homepage

• Re: Poseurgoths (posted: 02Sep95): I recently found the article which prompted me to expand upon it to create The Goth Code. Thought a few people might be interested :-).