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HenHanna, Retro Guy2

2/21/24

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

2/21/24

Paul W. Schleck, … D5

2/20/24

On Tue, 20 Feb 2024, oldernow wrote: > On 2024-02-20, D <nos...@example.net> wrote: >

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On Tue, 20 Feb 2024, oldernow wrote: > On 2024-02-20, D <nos...@example.net> wrote: >

2/20/24

Paul W. Schleck, … rek2 hispagatos12

2/19/24

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

2/19/24

2/18/24

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

2/18/24

2/17/24

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

2/17/24

2/16/24

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

2/16/24

2/15/24

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

2/15/24

2/13/24

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

2/13/24

2/13/24

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

2/13/24

2/7/24

[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

2/7/24

1/31/24

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

1/31/24

1/28/24

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

1/28/24

1/21/24

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.........

1/21/24

Paul W. Schleck

1/15/24

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:

1/15/24

Good Riddance, … Stan Brown6

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, D. Ray6

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 Dorsey14

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 Dorsey7

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, … Sn!pe7

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

10/30/23

casey wrote: > William Stickers <bill.s...@innocent.com> wrote in > news:MPG.

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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

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