>> (Most of the replies mumbled something about "Usenet". I have no idea
>> what that is or why that's relevant.)
> 
> People often think that NNTP = Usenet, which is not true.

I see.

> The problem with it now, of course, is that it's been taken over almost 
> entirely by spammers, trolls, and warez.  Not to mention, you have to 
> have a 3-inch thick flame-retardant skin to frequent many groups, due to 
> the high aggressiveness of the participants.

Heh. Sometimes the Haskell list makes me feel a bit like that. (Although 
it's certainly nowhere near as bad as it could be...)

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