On Feb 05, 2007, at 17:01 UTC, Theodore H. Smith wrote: > It's cos of the spammers and trolls. Usenet has become a gutter for > the internet. With no way to to filter out the bad guys, many groups > to go the poop. The comp groups aren't so bad thankfully, but most of > it is.
Well, virtually every newsreader has filter capability. But you're right, filtering out the trolls is something every user has to do themselves; it can't be done globally as it can for a mailing list. > end of an era I believe. Reminds me of the phrase: "This too shall > pass." Indeed -- I find myself agreeing with Theo. Isn't that one of the Seven Signs? :) Best, - Joe -- Joe Strout -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Verified Express, LLC "Making the Internet a Better Place" http://www.verex.com/ _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> REAL Software has decided to consolidate this mailing list with the online Forums. On Monday, February 12, 2007, this mailing list will no longer be active. We encourage you to continue your REALbasic and REAL SQL Server discussions on the Forums. If you are not presently a member of the forum, please sign up today at <http://forums.realsoftware.com>.
