"FAQ about Hypertext" simply confirms that electronic literature takes on many types of interpretations. Even though "Hypertext" is accredited to Alan Richardson, many critiques seem to disagree on the history and the purpose of the text. Ultimately, "Hypertext" makes you think. It is designed like a game in which a code is needed in order to solve the riddle...
With that said, "Hypertext" seems to be about a variety of things. The simplest interpretation is that it is "a poem with a simple kind of word game." However, others chalk it up as a transsexual confession, a "popular interpretation" of social media references, or an ode to Star Trek. Personally, I think it is about whatever you want it to be about. It all depends on how you read, interpret, and play the text.
In order to understand and "get" "FAQ about Hypertext" one needs to have a general understanding of Electronic Literature, technology/media, as well as an open mind.
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