New RR forums..

groups.google.com doesn't work for you?

---john.

Probably prefers a REAL news client instead of a web based interface.

time for a new ISP.

No... didn't you read his original message? He recommended

Ummm.... did you look where his message came from?

K skriver:

Yes, you won't use a webbased forum, but is recommending another ?

Take a look at:

Klaus

Klaus:

I think he's promoting his own software. Google isn't really a web forum, just a [bare-bones] web interface for the Usenet.

Cordially yours: Gerard P.

sheesh.. another forum? :-P

What's wrong with google groups? I use it. I haven't found anything wrong with it. It's better than the dotcom they took over to provide the service. When I can't remember the name of the company to bitch about it being taken over and how much better it was it's usually an indicator the takeover was sucessful.

Anyway, It's is easier to read. I tried using a email based reader and I find it a pain in the ass. The web based is much better and I can access it anywhere.

The only complaint I have it that I have to re-sign into my account every few months obstensively for security reasons. Those bastards!!!!

The main criticism is that it apparently makes it difficult for users to quote the post to which they are replying, often making it extremely difficult for other readers to follow threads. PLEASE quote the relevant parts of the post you are replying to.

Well, they've finally "fixed" that problem (as you can see above).

:-) I've been using Google Groups (for better or for worse) ever since they swallowed up deja-news.

Peteski