Subj : Newsgroups?
To   : TODD COCHRANE
From : Janis Kracht
Date : Mon Jul 23 2001 01:02 pm

Hi Todd,

>> I don't think it matters what the subject is.  We can't compete with the
>> Internet.  If we wish to use it, and I support that, use it to spur
>> discussion on our end, which adds value to our Network.

> So long as the newsgroup is moderated and is not full of spam I support

Not moderated, Todd.  That's not going to be the case with ones that people can 
post in.

> it.. I think selected newsgroups add a lot of value and if the users
> post to it and the newgroup users see it is coming from a BBS it could
> draw them back..

When a newsgroup is 'moderated' it means that posts are sent to the moderator, 
and _he_ posts them.

Moderated internet newsgroups are not moderated after-entry like they are in 
Fidonet.  Moderated newsgroups are moderated pre-post. In other words, you have 
two types of newsgroups on the net:  1: Moderated and posted by the moderator 
(informational types, announcement newsgroups, etc.) and 2: Non-moderated 
'free-for-all-newsgroups'.

The second type is the type that is normally imported into fidonet, because 
it's the only type in which a bbs user can post a message without the gate 
losing access.

I tried pulling in the alt.support.Multiple.Sclerosis (or whatever the name of 
it is <g>) newsgroup figuring that even though it does get it's fair share of 
spam, some people might actually enjoy hearing about the latest news regarding 
MS. Not the case, though.  One of the fidonet members of the original fidonet 
echo had a fit at the volume imposed by the newsgroup, so I shut it off.

Take care,
Janis

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