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Re: LUGNET Blurb (was Re: Should RTL be hosted on this server?
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lugnet.general
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Mon, 30 Nov 1998 19:35:13 GMT
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Steve/Larry,
I think these are good additions/changes...
--Todd
blisses@worldnet.att.net (Steve Bliss) writes:
> Once upon a time, lehman@javanet.com (Todd Lehman) wrote:
>
> > -----begin possible revision-----
> >
> > Since the LUGNET newsgroups are hosted on a customized, privately owned
> > newsserver, there are a couple notable differences between RTL and the
> > LUGNET newsgroups:
> > - Everyone is expected to tell their real-life name.
> > - Everyone must pledge to abide by the terms and conditions of use (mostly
> > traditional netiquette) before being able to post.
>
> Maybe "Everyone can read the lugnet postings, but before posting new
> messages, you must agree to follow some basic rules of netiquette and
> agree to conditions of use."?
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> > - Postings appear instantly to all readers because everyone connects
> > directly to the same central newsserver; there are no message propagation
> > delays.
>
> ... or missed messages because your ISP didn't pick up some
> message(s).
>
> > - Because it is a privately owned newsserver, there is no guarantee that
> > it will be around forever and ever. However, the owners/operators are
> > die-hard LEGO fanatics and are committed to its ongoing existence.
> >
> > -----end-----
> >
> > Now that sounds like 4 positive statements to me. How's that sound to you?
>
> Mostly sounds great. My nits are shown above.
>
> Steve
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