I used to use USENET all of the time, but since my ISP's news server is
constantly down, I don't go there anymore.
Everyone has made great points about it though. By staying on a LISTSERV
format, we cut down the chances of spammers and scammers...not to mention
the ever popular porn advertisements. :\
I did, however, look on USENET for an MG group when I first got interested
in MGs. I like the format of the mailing list though, but those who want a
newsgroup, go for it. I just may not be there too much...heheh :)
Blake Wylie
1970 MGB
At 07:07 PM 1/28/98 -0500, Benjamin Ruset wrote:
>>I have virtually stopped using AOL because the mailbox fills with
>>literally hundreds of messages for life insurance, bulk emails and ladies
>>with big hooters (oops what a giveaway!) so i let it fill up and send
>>them all back rejections but before i crawl back into my cave and ponder
>>the ridiculous concept of the wheel - what are the benefits of such a
>>thing - as opposed to what we have here?
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>By replying, all you're doing is telling their software that you've got a
>"live" email address.
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>Just delete the crap.
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>Benefits of a newsgroup vs the email list? Hm. Well, you only download what
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>want to read.
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>Too bad if you post once you'll be deluged with spam mail.
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>I vote to keep the status quo.
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>BEN RUSET - http://www.monmouth.com/~bruset
>Safety Fast & MG Cars Webring - http://www.infi-pos.com/~oasis
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