"carolyn" the spammer wrote:
> I have been reading this newsgroup off and one for about 11 years or so.
> You have no idea how many times the same thing has been asked. The answer
> is no, it is not useless. Even back then there were wonderful, totally daft
> and silly but completely magnificent, flame wars. Actually back then they
> were a little more fun because it would be intelligent and splendid fights
> between lawyers and/or consultants who behaved more like court adversaries
> rather than some of the sillier comments now made about .uality and
> people's 'mutha's'.
>
> But always always always there was (and is) good advice and genuine debate
> about real issues. Usenet is the last wild west frontier of the Internet.
> The vast majority of Internet users these days don't even know it exists.
> Which is a little sad. I frequently recommend people who write to me to
> come here and read and read and read and read and try to avoid dipping their
> toes into the posting waters until they are sure they have been fitted with
> flame proof wellies. but does it have a value. Yes it does. I assume that
> sooner or later it will all vanish into a wisp of smoke but that will be a
> shame and I for one will miss it when it is gone.
>
> There are all kinds of groups and forums and e-mail lists and so on. But
> the whole point and joy of usenet groups like these is that they are not
> moderated. This is not kindergarten, this is a big boys(and girls) sandpit.
> Enjoy it.
>
> Just my never humble opinion. Oh and yes, I know that the vast majority of
> regular users will have no clue who I am or why I would even comment but
> long, long ago and oh so far away............ I used to post here a lot and
> thanks to this group I am here in Canada, I am a citizen, and yes, I still
> have the same old site with info that I hope will help others in the same
> spirit that we had from people from this group who helped us with words of
> encouragement and advice.
>
> Carolyn
> http://witchweb.net/immigration
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