Re: Military service and the astronaut Corps

From: Ami Silberman (silber_at_mitre.org)
Date: 06/17/04 

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:51:54 -0400

"Stuf4" <tdadamemd-spamblock-@excite.com> wrote in message
news:d3af8584.0406161845.716d76a9@posting.google.com...
> From Scott Hedrick:
> > "LaDonna Wyss" <hpywife927@yahoo.com> wrote
> > > (I hate when this thing doesn't post your message and you have to
> > > start over.)
>
> An easy way to get around that problem is that before you hit Post, be
> sure to highlight and then copy your entire message. If you have any
> problems, then just repaste.
>
> > Use a real newsreader and take your time. They are freely available for
> > download.
>
> I consider GoogleGroups to be an excellent interface. I have used it
> for every single post I have ever made to Usenet. I haven't tried any
> downloaded newsreaders. If I were convinced that there was a
> significant advantage, then I might.
>
A couple of reasons:
1. Some people set flags in their posts so they won't be archived in google.
2. Most newsreaders give you the option to ignore read messages. You can
also download messages to read offline (which is handy sometimes if you
travel.)

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