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and Tim Pierce ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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New this post:
Corrected the spelling of Jonathan's name (OOPS!)
Improved wording for Joe Blow == Hitler section
inspired by [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Eugene {Yevgeniy} Epshteyn)
'Better' advice for starting a non-alt group; thanks to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jon Bell)
Improved part 5 (If x.y.z.z.z. exists why can't mine?)
suggested by Aaron Keesler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tons of spelling mistakes corrected.
(Don't nobody 'plain about speling misteaks no more?)
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EMILY POSTNEWS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON HOW TO CREATE A NEW ALT GROUP
1. I want to create a new alt group. How do I start?
For one thing, make sure you don't talk about it on alt.config.
The only people there are tyrannical, embittered news
administrators who don't like anything that anyone does, so don't
even bother.
You also need to think of a good name for your group.
Use this handy checklist in choosing a worthwhile alt name:
* Use as many periods as possible, for separating words or even
syllables. This is the most useful yardstick for measuring a
newsgroup's importance; the more periods, the merrier!
* Don't hide your group among the others that are already there;
create a new hierarchy if you possibly can. Using the existing
namespace is just no fun. This may seem to be in conflict with
the rule above (maximize periods) but there's nothing to stop you
from creating a new hierarchy and seven or eight sub-hierarchies
at the same time.
* Repeat words for emphasis. For example, alt.flame.joe.blow is
clearly an inferior choice to alt.flame.jo
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