Re: here we come

[Matt Ion <soundy106@xxxxxxxxx>]

alt.* isn't a "Big 8"?  I'd say it's about the BIGGEST...

Oliver Hardy wrote:
> This just in from Verizon.....
>
> Dear Verizon Online Customer,
>
> As a Verizon Newsgroup service user, we wanted to let you know about
> some important changes that we will soon be making to our Newsgroup
> service.
>
> On June 24, 2008, we will be modifying our Newsgroup offerings to only
> offer groups in the Big-8 Newsgroup hierarchies, which are listed
> below.  The 0.verizon.* newsgroup hierarchy will also continue to be
> available.  Users will not be able to post or download from any other
> newsgroups using our Newsgroup service.
>
> comp.*
> humanities.*
> misc.*
> news.*
> rec.*
> sci.*
> soc.*
> talk.*
>
> There are no changes required to your software, but you will need to
> unsubscribe from all Newsgroups other than the Big 8 hierarchies and
> the 0.verizon.* hierarchy noted above.
>
> IMPORTANT: If you continue to subscribe to unsupported newsgroups, you
> may experience poor computer performance and slow throughput speeds.
> Failure to unsubscribe may also interfere with the functioning of the
> Verizon network or use of the network by other Verizon users, which is
> a violation of our Acceptable Use Policy.
>
> We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to serve
> you in the future.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Verizon Online
>
> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:09:07 -0400, Joe <spam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> if the alt newsgroups are dropped by providers as predicted all the ASA
>> posters will have to move to comp.home.automation to do our usenet
>> postings.  get ready for fun.