Paul Johnson wrote: > <#secure method=pgp mode=sign> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Madhusudan Singh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> alt.os.linux.debian >> >> Please help in propagating this newsgroup to your favorite news server by >> requesting them to carry it. >> >> Let us get it started. > > Why fracture and duplicate the effort already taken care of by > lists.debian.org?
This is not a "fracture" or "duplication". To post to this group, I had to reveal my email address and go through a two email process of subscription. Those things might not be problematic for you, but as a long time user of the Usenet, I find these requirements onerous, and in the present day spam ridden Net experience, even inviting trouble, since this is a glorified mailing list. The new newsgroup does not have those problems. And since other newsgroups like comp.os.linux.misc etc. have done very well without moderation (whether automated or not), I do not see what purpose is served with a moderated newsgroup. Its not as if linux.debian.user discusses contentious issues where matters might get out of hand. Its a support NG where one gives and receives help. In any case, I think I had made these and other points rather clear in my earlier post. Here is the URL for mozilla and other such newsreaders : news://alt.os.linux.debian And if your favorite news server does not carry it yet, consider asking them to :) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
