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1. Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 13:01:21 -0800; I've been thinking of proposing an MGs usenet group to augment the listserv we have here. This listserv is incredibly valuable. For me, mgs@autox.team.net is a daily ritual. However, there may be lis; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02051.html (8,767 bytes)
2. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: "John J. Peloquin" <peloquin@mamba.bio.uci.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 15:39:14 -0800 (PST); I say yes to the newsgroup. I'd go with rec.mgs rather than alt. "Never ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance" John J. Peloquin Molecular Biology & Biochemistry 3205 BioSciences; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02058.html (7,726 bytes)
3. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 22:51:18 -0600; I can't imagine why that would be a better deal than what Mark has been doing for us for (essentially) free. Not all ISPs carry they same news feeds would be the first minor irritation for finding th; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02097.html (8,529 bytes)
4. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: mgb.roadster@juno.com (Larry A Hoy); Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 20:49:43 -0700; Andy, maybe I'm missing something here but what would be the advantage of a Newsgroup over this list? Seems to me two types of lists does not improve communications between enthusiasts. But hey, I'm; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02101.html (10,402 bytes)
5. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 09:20:09 -0800; Excellent point. If it turns out that a public list isn't beneficial, then I'd rathyer not pursue it. I'd only do it if it had usefulness beyond the listserv. But your point about spam is well taken; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02103.html (9,326 bytes)
6. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 22:24:58 -0500; Andy, I think we've got a good thing going. If it ain't broke don't fix it. John; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02104.html (9,671 bytes)
7. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory); Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 01:16:12 -0500; I have to agree with Bob here. Newsgroups are a feeding ground for spammers, not to mention other nutcases that just like to cause trouble. I know of a webtv newsgroup that had to shut down because s; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02112.html (8,508 bytes)
8. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: dmeadow@juno.com; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 08:48:25 -0600; I would vote "no" as well. As many listers know, there is already a BBS on the MG Enthusiasts website that probably works better for that type of format than a newsgroup would. There is no spam, a go; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02135.html (10,160 bytes)
9. RE: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: DANIEL RAY <danray@bluegrass.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 11:52:20 -0600; I'll second that. This list serves the purpose quite well and yowould probably run into the same thing as the attempt to get people on IRC. Dan Andy, I think we've got a good thing going. If it ain't; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02143.html (10,202 bytes)
10. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: miker15@juno.com (michael j robson); Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 14:30:40 EST; On Tue, 27 Jan 1998 22:51:18 -0600 Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net> I wasnt actually sure what was meant by "ISPs Newsgroup" and the like - i kinda thought thats what this is but if such a thing gener; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02153.html (9,711 bytes)
11. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Benjamin Ruset <bruset@monmouth.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 19:07:28 -0500; By replying, all you're doing is telling their software that you've got a "live" email address. Just delete the crap. Benefits of a newsgroup vs the email list? Hm. Well, you only download what you; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02173.html (8,765 bytes)
12. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Blake Wylie <bwylie@hiwaay.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 23:31:51 -0600 (CST); 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; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02203.html (9,631 bytes)
13. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 21:05:39 EST; Don't blame AOL, they actually filter out a lot of the junk mail. Once your address gets out, and it will, it will pop up on those CD roms the spammers use. I have a separate email address at work, t; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02276.html (8,875 bytes)
14. Re: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>; Date: Fri, 30 Jan 98 09:00:25 -0500; I gotta go with Ben on this. I vote for the status quo. I have heard more horror stories about spam floods after posting to a news group. I'll pass. Larry Macy 78 Midget; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02290.html (8,470 bytes)
15. RE: Creation of MGs Newsgroup? (score: 1): Author: "RossOvercash" <jroverca@tiac.net>; Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 17:48:59 -0500; I agree, most lists are really junk these days, it's easy enough to breeze through the mail on this list and delete that what you don't want to read. If I could add that it would help all listers if; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02325.html (9,359 bytes)

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