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HenHanna
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Retro Guy
2
Feb 21
some Reddit SUBs have quirky rules and moderators.
On Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:39:38 -0800, HenHanna wrote: > Some SE and other online Forums are run by
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some Reddit SUBs have quirky rules and moderators.
On Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:39:38 -0800, HenHanna wrote: > Some SE and other online Forums are run by
Feb 21
Paul W. Schleck
, …
D
5
Feb 20
net.martyr
On Tue, 20 Feb 2024, oldernow wrote: > On 2024-02-20, D <nos...@example.net> wrote: >
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net.martyr
On Tue, 20 Feb 2024, oldernow wrote: > On 2024-02-20, D <nos...@example.net> wrote: >
Feb 20
Paul W. Schleck
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rek2 hispagatos
12
Feb 19
Current top myths about Usenet
On 2024-02-18, Mr Ön!on <on...@anon.invalid> wrote: > immibis <ne...@immibis.com> wrote
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Current top myths about Usenet
On 2024-02-18, Mr Ön!on <on...@anon.invalid> wrote: > immibis <ne...@immibis.com> wrote
Feb 19
D
Feb 18
google prediction
the only prediction thus far is that google shall decommission their usenet gateway as they announced
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google prediction
the only prediction thus far is that google shall decommission their usenet gateway as they announced
Feb 18
D
Feb 17
usenet after google
when downloading newsgroup headers from news servers which haven't yet universally (*) purged
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usenet after google
when downloading newsgroup headers from news servers which haven't yet universally (*) purged
Feb 17
D
Feb 16
february twenty-second two thousand twenty-four
february twenty-second two thousand twenty-four, a day that will live in... the calendar month that
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february twenty-second two thousand twenty-four
february twenty-second two thousand twenty-four, a day that will live in... the calendar month that
Feb 16
D
Feb 15
google groups users
google groups users may not realize the fundamental differences between the autonomous/decentralized
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google groups users
google groups users may not realize the fundamental differences between the autonomous/decentralized
Feb 15
D
Feb 13
google groups shutdown
if and when google actually does irreversibly disconnect their usenet gateway then yes, it is one
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google groups shutdown
if and when google actually does irreversibly disconnect their usenet gateway then yes, it is one
Feb 13
D
Feb 13
google groups/google search
as a layman i'm inclined to ask naive questions . . . have google groups posts affected google
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google groups/google search
as a layman i'm inclined to ask naive questions . . . have google groups posts affected google
Feb 13
Hen Hanna
Feb 7
[Subscribe to a Thread], from GG and from TB (ThunderBird)
With other groups, i can [Subscribe to a Thread], from GG https://groups.google.com/g/comp.fonts why
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[Subscribe to a Thread], from GG and from TB (ThunderBird)
With other groups, i can [Subscribe to a Thread], from GG https://groups.google.com/g/comp.fonts why
Feb 7
oldernow
,
D
5
Jan 31
I've the power to kill a forum
On 2024-01-31, D <nos...@example.net> wrote: > See you in alt.philosophy! ;) Amen, dear sir
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I've the power to kill a forum
On 2024-01-31, D <nos...@example.net> wrote: > See you in alt.philosophy! ;) Amen, dear sir
Jan 31
oldernow
Jan 28
Eternal September parallel?
It suddenly hit me there might be a reasonable parallel between the "Eternal September" and
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Eternal September parallel?
It suddenly hit me there might be a reasonable parallel between the "Eternal September" and
Jan 28
Kristjan Robam
Jan 21
Tere......... Üritan müüa firmasisest sotsiaalvõrgustikku............
softwareforacompany.mywebcommunity.org Companynetwork.rar.a Kes on huvitatud, võtke ühendust.........
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Tere......... Üritan müüa firmasisest sotsiaalvõrgustikku............
softwareforacompany.mywebcommunity.org Companynetwork.rar.a Kes on huvitatud, võtke ühendust.........
Jan 21
Paul W. Schleck
Jan 15
Sample .newsrc file for recommended newsgroups (UPDATED)
alt.autos.toyota: alt.computer.workshop: alt.culture.usenet: alt.fan.usenet: alt.folklore.computers:
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Sample .newsrc file for recommended newsgroups (UPDATED)
alt.autos.toyota: alt.computer.workshop: alt.culture.usenet: alt.fan.usenet: alt.folklore.computers:
Jan 15
Good Riddance
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Stan Brown
6
12/23/23
narkive alternative to gaggle groups
On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:33:27 -0400, Wally J wrote: > Known alternatives. (Please add more if you
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narkive alternative to gaggle groups
On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:33:27 -0400, Wally J wrote: > Known alternatives. (Please add more if you
12/23/23
Paul W. Schleck
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D. Ray
6
12/21/23
Usenet Newsgroups Part I - I find some Usenet Archives on CD-ROM
Paul W. Schleck <psch...@panix.com> wrote: > "Usenet was, in its own archaic way,
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Usenet Newsgroups Part I - I find some Usenet Archives on CD-ROM
Paul W. Schleck <psch...@panix.com> wrote: > "Usenet was, in its own archaic way,
12/21/23
Paul W. Schleck
, …
Scott Dorsey
14
12/3/23
Remembering the 90s flame wars: a simpler time of cyberbullying
In article <uk0kg7$q88$1...@reader2.panix.com>, Dan Cross <cr...@spitfire.i.gajendra.net>
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Remembering the 90s flame wars: a simpler time of cyberbullying
In article <uk0kg7$q88$1...@reader2.panix.com>, Dan Cross <cr...@spitfire.i.gajendra.net>
12/3/23
Paul W. Schleck
12/3/23
The Early History of Usenet
"November 2019 is, as best I can recall, the 40th anniversary of the conception of Usenet. (
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The Early History of Usenet
"November 2019 is, as best I can recall, the 40th anniversary of the conception of Usenet. (
12/3/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/26/23
Two Takes on the Eternal September
"The author does a good job of pointing out that the success of on-line forums isn't from
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Two Takes on the Eternal September
"The author does a good job of pointing out that the success of on-line forums isn't from
11/26/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/19/23
Self-regulation, Co-regulation, State Regulation
"Government actors in many countries attempted to react to the Internet using conventional means
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Self-regulation, Co-regulation, State Regulation
"Government actors in many countries attempted to react to the Internet using conventional means
11/19/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/19/23
Serial vs. Browsed, Reader-Friendly vs. Writer-Friendly
"Online discussion and collaboration tools are old now, dating back almost 40 years to PLATO, 30
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Serial vs. Browsed, Reader-Friendly vs. Writer-Friendly
"Online discussion and collaboration tools are old now, dating back almost 40 years to PLATO, 30
11/19/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/12/23
Contrary to popular opinion, people with higher education level and cognitive ability are not more tolerant
"A couple of the most persistent and virulent trolls in one technical newsgroup were both
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Contrary to popular opinion, people with higher education level and cognitive ability are not more tolerant
"A couple of the most persistent and virulent trolls in one technical newsgroup were both
11/12/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/12/23
It's only Usenet, no one dies (Well, except that time on rec.radio.cb ... )
Murder by Internet (Wired) https://www.wired.com/1998/12/murder/ "Chris Dean is serving life
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It's only Usenet, no one dies (Well, except that time on rec.radio.cb ... )
Murder by Internet (Wired) https://www.wired.com/1998/12/murder/ "Chris Dean is serving life
11/12/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/12/23
As time goes on, messaging technology on the internet (forums and message boards) asymptotically approaches what Usenet had in 1993.
"Paraphrased from 'The Heroes of Usenet' panel that Jason Scott moderated at ROFLcon, at
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As time goes on, messaging technology on the internet (forums and message boards) asymptotically approaches what Usenet had in 1993.
"Paraphrased from 'The Heroes of Usenet' panel that Jason Scott moderated at ROFLcon, at
11/12/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/12/23
apparently comp.arch, comp.lang.c++, and com.lang.fortran are now readonly at google groups (fwd)
From comp.lang.c++: https://groups.google.com/g/comp.lang.c++/c/KkXsH4WbJks Alternative NArkive link:
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apparently comp.arch, comp.lang.c++, and com.lang.fortran are now readonly at google groups (fwd)
From comp.lang.c++: https://groups.google.com/g/comp.lang.c++/c/KkXsH4WbJks Alternative NArkive link:
11/12/23
Paul W. Schleck
, …
Scott Dorsey
7
11/5/23
How to fix the internet (MIT Technology Review)
In article <ui8d71$ei9$1...@reader2.panix.com>, Paul W. Schleck <psch...@panix.com> wrote:
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How to fix the internet (MIT Technology Review)
In article <ui8d71$ei9$1...@reader2.panix.com>, Paul W. Schleck <psch...@panix.com> wrote:
11/5/23
Paul W. Schleck
11/5/23
A Few Thoughts on the Internet - The Brushpainter
"I have always thought of the 'Wild West' as a metaphor for the development of on-line
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A Few Thoughts on the Internet - The Brushpainter
"I have always thought of the 'Wild West' as a metaphor for the development of on-line
11/5/23
Paul W. Schleck
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Sn!pe
7
11/4/23
Poll: Why are you not a Usenet newsgroup moderator? (Warning: Sarcastic Content)
Paul W. Schleck <psch...@panix.com> wrote: > Please excuse me being late to the party. >
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Poll: Why are you not a Usenet newsgroup moderator? (Warning: Sarcastic Content)
Paul W. Schleck <psch...@panix.com> wrote: > Please excuse me being late to the party. >
11/4/23
casey
, …
%
3
10/30/23
Re: AND THEN
casey wrote: > William Stickers <bill.s...@innocent.com> wrote in > news:MPG.
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Re: AND THEN
casey wrote: > William Stickers <bill.s...@innocent.com> wrote in > news:MPG.
10/30/23
Paul W. Schleck
10/29/23
Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media's crisis of legitimacy
"Other spaces, like text-based Usenet newsgroups, gave users substantial power to shape their
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Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media's crisis of legitimacy
"Other spaces, like text-based Usenet newsgroups, gave users substantial power to shape their
10/29/23