Re: Suggestion: Create an NG - rec.games.pbm-announce

From: stujoli@aol.com (StuJOli)

Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000

>>It's an open unmoderated group, if you (not you
>>specifically, that's a generic you)  want to post
>>an advert then just go ahead and do so.

I am fairly new to this newsgroup but would like to comment on the
subject on Adverts for games.

I have noticed on a few occasions that people use [AD] or [Ad]
in the subject title to denote that the post is in fact an advert.
Surely this is the optimum compromise. Those of us who read
this newsgroup to see these adverts can look at these messages
and those who don't .....don't.

I subscribe to other newsgroups where this system works very well.
Other *Keys* could be used to great effect as well. If [I] was used
for irrelevant messages then we could all save a lot of time.

OK, before you all start shouting at me I understand that this system
is by no means foolproof. (And we do have our fair share of fools)
Guidelines could be drawn up and those who are in favour of this
system could make a point of using it at all times. New readers would
soon catch on. If a message is posted without the *Key* and you
reply to the message you would change the subject to include one.

Again, before you dismiss me as a fool, I realise you may have
previously set something like this up. (afterall where did the [AD]
come from). If you have, all I can say is it doesn't work.

If any of you want to see this system actually working, have a look
at alt.fan.pratchett

Finally, if you are prepared to set this system up and are looking for
guidelines, yes I will offer my sevices.

Stuart J Oliver

References

Re: Suggestion: Create an NG - rec.games.pbm-announce
claude@pixie.co.za (Claude)
Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000

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Re: Suggestion: Create an NG - rec.games.pbm-announce
claude@pixie.co.za (Claude)
Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0000