On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:20:28 -0500,
texan....usenet@texas...removethisbit...usacom.. wrote in
<6741g356julh4m84p0km9ev1knghqv8r6v@4ax.com> :
>This FAQ currently contains:
> -Posting Guidelines
> -Tips on how to get the best results to your questions
I've been here for decades as an American immigrant. I don't
usually have many questions, but do have quite a few answers. :-)
> -Travel Mailing Lists
> -Internet Cafes in Australia
No doubt, but even many small towns in the bush have free
Internet access.
> -The original RFD for this group containing the Rationale and Charter
> (please check the "Charter" if you aren't sure if this is an
> appropriate group for your message).
I'm sure enough, actually. A "Yank" migrant who has lived here
for decades, in Sydney and outback.
I wish I had the resources of the net when I came here. It is a
great resource and method of communication.
Unfortunately, some people try to inhibit free communication. Not
to mention any names, but out of curiosity do you feel a tingling
sensation in your ears? :-) Or perhaps some guilt feelings for
trying to drive me off this group?
>
>POSTING GUIDELINES
>This newsgroup IS for discussion on accommodation, trains, planes,
>interesting routes, sights to see and festivals or events in Australia
>and New Zealand.
Nothing about any possible hazards? ...Sure, all countries have
them.
If my wife and I had never been in the U.S. could we rely on you
to warn us of possible hazards there? Somehow I doubt it.
>It should NOT include discussion on how Australia is
>governed, or what the economic growth of Australia is, or other
>statistical, social or political discussion (this type of discussion
>is more appropriate for the existing group soc.culture.australian, or
>soc.culture.new-zealand). For discussion on travelling in Asia use:
>rec.travel.asia.
Is that a suggestion or command?
>
>ALL advertising is inappropriate and should be directed to the group
>rec.travel.marketplace.
Do you mean to imply that no posters on this group are trying to
sell a "service", "product" or "information"? ...Not that
observant, are you?
Incidentally, I'm not trying to sell anything.
>
>TIPS:
>If you are planning a holiday and want advice, it helps to:
>-include "OZ, NZ, or OZ+NZ" in your header to define the country
>you're discussing
>-give an indication of your daily budget (preferably in OZ/NZ dollars,
>otherwise state the currency e.g. USD)
>-state how long you want to come for
>-state what you are interested in (e.g. beaches, bushwalking, cycling,
>art, cities, historic buildings etc)
>-state when you are coming (which dates or months)
>-state what kind of accommodation you'd like e.g. guesthouses or B&B's
>(where you can meet the people), or hotels/motels/resorts.
As you may, or should, know, all pubs in N.S.W. have to provide
accommodation as a requirement of their license.
>TRAVEL MAILING LISTS
>If you want your travel news sent to you by email there are various
>mailing lists dedicated to travel. Some of the major ones are:
>TRAVEL-L jschaefer@grog.ric.edu
>INFOTEC TRAVEL mendicott@igc.org
>TRINET-L psheldon@uhmtravel.tim.hawaii.edu
>TOURISM TLandfried@esusda.gov
>They cover different aspects of travel, and are subscribed to in
>differing ways, so send mail to the addresses shown, and you'll
>probably be sent instructions on how to subscribe.
I'm sure they will provide some info, but why should any site
require a "subscription"? If they demand a "subscription" or
"registration" what they want to do is either sell you something
or sell your e-mail address to spammer's.
After all, what other motives would they possibly have? :-)
>AUSTRALIAN INTERNET CAFES
>Yes there are many in Australia, mainly in capital cities.
>For a full address see the local phone book when you get there or try
>the following resources:
>For an up-to-date list search on Yahoo or the other major Net search
>engines or try: http://www.oztourism.com.au/ozcafe.htm
>or the newsgroup alt.cybercafes
Any objection to free Internet access at libraries, in capital
cities or in the bush?
>
>
>CHARTER: rec.travel.australia+nz
>rec.travel.australia+nz is intended to be an unmoderated forum for
>discussing issues that are of interest to travellers intending to
>visit Australia and New Zealand. It would help them to find
>information about Australia and New Zealand that would help them to
>plan an enjoyable trip.
And hopefully not be injured or die.
>This would include discussion on accommodation, trains, planes,
>interesting routes, sights to see and festivals or events.
See previous comment. :-)
>
>It would not include discussion on how Australia is governed, or what
>the economic growth of Australia is, or other statistical, social or
>political discussion (this type of discussion is more appropriate for
>the existing group soc.culture.australian).
Must admit haven't checked this site. Will it include possible
hazards of bush travel? Will it tell a tourist that it is a
rare event to see a wild kangaroo or wallaby?
>All advertising is inappropriate and should be directed to the group
>rec.travel.marketplace.
Have you told others on the group about this? :-)
Are you willing to certify that every individual on this group
has nothing to sell, be it goods or services?
>END CHARTER.
Which most people aren't going to follow anyway.
Nor are the required to by the rules of Usenet. This is an "un
moderated" newsgroup, after all.
If you are bothered by my posts, you need not read them.
If you even purchased an inexpensive newsgroup reader such as
Agent Forte, or even used the free version, it might open up new
horizons for you, if you take the time to learn to run them.
Are the "stars at night both big and bright deep in the heart of
Texas" Considering the Northern hemisphere pollution, probably
not. They are here.
Cheers,
Kangaroo16
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