Usenet
| Synonyms: | newsgroup, newsgroups | |
| See also: | Mailing List, Message Board | |
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Usenet is one of the oldest discussion tools for computer networks and predates the World Wide Web by almost a decade. It can be accessed using a reader such as Outlook Express or through Google groups.
From a mid-1990s Media Monitor: "Newsgroups are like online bulletin boards. You go to the site, read all the postings and respond if you want. It is suggested you read only (lurk) for the first few days os you can get an idea of the appropriate subject matter open for discussion. Some series have two or more Newsgroups: one for discussion of the series, and another for posting and discussion of fiction, for instance. Keep in mind, Newsgroups are open to everyone, from minors to the the production staff of the series/movie; there for advertising your latest slash zine may not be in your best interest. Before asking any question in a Newsgroup, you should always read their FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), so you don't inadvertently ask a question that has been answered ten times before you posted it. If you don't see the FAQ list when you first visit the Newsgroup, post and ask where you can get a copy of it.'
External Links
- Usenet, Wikipedia (Accessed October 1, 2008)
- Google Groups, Google (Accessed October 1, 2008)
Categories: Glossary | Stubs | Newsgroups | Discussion
