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to register on the BBS :))
can read BBS conferences through Outlook. Oh yes. To do this, youneed
to register on the BBS :))
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Yes, sir. Many have forgotten that FIDOnet is also USENET. You can use both USENET and FIDONET in your email client at the same time.
Do newsgroups still exist ? Last time I went they were filled with mostly bin files for apps and movies. But do people still use them for discussions ? (and how does it differ from the messeages here on a BBS).
Do newsgroups still exist ? Last time I went they were filled with mostly bin files for apps and movies. But do people still use them for discussions ? (and how does it differ from the messeages here on a BBS).
Well, I must say that most of the memories I have of usenet center around flameposts. As a linux noob in the late 90"s I dared ask a question about doing something in the graphical environment of my Suse install. I still have scorch-marks in my hair from the replies I got.
Flame posts would be much better than the stuff I saw. If you're into incredibly racist, homophobic stuff, then you might like it.
I call it "curating the library of our mind" where we take
responsibility for the content we consume. Carefully curating on what
you spend your time an attention is key. Choosing not to read homophobic and racists posts on newsgroups, or getting riled up by hate speech and chronic complaining on Social Media is a healthy move.
Do newsgroups still exist ? Last time I went they were filled with
mostly bin files for apps and movies. But do people still use them for discussions ? (and how does it differ from the messeages here on a BBS).
Some resources which may be useful to you:
First is a report of the newsgroups with the greatest numbers of posts, which may help you find newsgroups with activity on them:
https://github.com/tgeek77/UsenetReport
Second is a subreddit dedicated to Classic Usenet, but has a lot of
users who would like to see more activity on modern Usenet:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ClassicUsenet/
Third, while you can of course find a BBS which carries newsgroups, you can get a traditional and free account with which you can use a classic newsreader of your choice (Thunderbird works):
https://www.orwellfoundation.com/
The short of it is, there is some legitimate activity on the text-only newsgroups but you may have to look a bit to find something of interest. There are also complete lunatics who, for reasons known only to them, still use Usenet to spew their insanity and/or hate.
Third, while you can of course find a BBS which carries newsgroups, y can get a traditional and free account with which you can use a class newsreader of your choice (Thunderbird works):
https://www.orwellfoundation.com/
I absolutely agree with this, don't put yourself in a position to get aggravated or upset if it's in your power to choose. I always opt for the stress-free/least stressful option if one is present.
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