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Any original posters still here?
Hi, I'm fairly new to usenet, I am accessing through my mail/news server. I
just have a few question about this group, as I have been 'reprimanded' for posting a dog question here. can someone clarify the rules as my news server hasn't included any. What is top posting, why is it so evil, I have figured out off topic but what are kill files, and why are people calling themselves 'moderators' running around saying they will 'whip the group into shape,' 'report' people (who to?) and posting bad cat jokes, while insulting anyone who will listen? I already figured out how to 'block' the amazing pussy whatsit, but are these people important, or are they 'trolls' too. This was such a nice helpful group last week, any disagreements were arising from personal opinion differences, and settled gracefully, but now it seems to be a bit different. Thanks- Confused |
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"meee" wrote in message news Hi, I'm fairly new to usenet ... Welcome to Usenet! My suggestion to you is to ignore the posts and posters you do not enjoy reading. Anyone can post to these groups, which are unmoderated, so many different types do. It's all part of the fun. You can also go to Google and search for "killfile" and learn how to use one if you cannot ignore the posts you do not like. Understand that people are here for many different reasons, some conflicting. Some are here just to exhange information about cats, dogs, etc. Some are here to form emotional ties and make friends. Some are here to get a rise out of others here. Some are here to stop the ones they think should not be here from posting. Some are here for other reasons. Good luck figuring out who is who and try not to take anything personally. Cheers! Katy |
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Some of us are still here! Have no idea what top posting is, most of the cat
lovers don't seem to mind the occasional dog question, as some have both. Just use your common sense and ignore any nasty stuff. Have fun, -- Sandra |
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Katy wrote in message news:1126352209.32dbb9f3a47ad4f568690d0baa64800e@t eranews... "meee" wrote in message news Hi, I'm fairly new to usenet ... Welcome to Usenet! My suggestion to you is to ignore the posts and posters you do not enjoy reading. Anyone can post to these groups, which are unmoderated, so many different types do. It's all part of the fun. You can also go to Google and search for "killfile" and learn how to use one if you cannot ignore the posts you do not like. Understand that people are here for many different reasons, some conflicting. Some are here just to exhange information about cats, dogs, etc. Some are here to form emotional ties and make friends. Some are here to get a rise out of others here. Some are here to stop the ones they think should not be here from posting. Some are here for other reasons. Good luck figuring out who is who and try not to take anything personally. Cheers! Katy Thanks for the advice You're right, it is very entertaining reading all the silly posts, and sometimes joining in...not in a bad way though. I guess the best way to deal with troublemakers is try to not take them seriously and make a joke out of it, have a bit of fun! If we take them seriously, they'll just get satisfaction and be encouraged to do it again. I was just concerned about being kicked out for not following the rules or something. I think i'm starting to figure out who the 'regulars' are. You've got a very interesting group...people from all over. What kind of cats do you have, katy and sandra? after all, this group is all about the cats!! |
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Barb wrote in message o.verio.net... I don't mind an occasional dog post but surely their are dog news groups that could be most informative? -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. Yes, I have found one... alt.pets.pitbulls. Didn't think it would be useful at first, but it is full of normal, sane people (except for a few of the same weirdos that annoy people here....) who really like their breed, and know a lot about dogs. So I will take my doggy Questions to them now, except if I want a bit of a fresh out look on dog/cat relations, ours being a mixed family!!! Dogs, cat, parrot, fish and guinea-pig last count....and lots of geckos. I only posted the Q. here, as I noticed most people had animal leanings overall, and we were a bit concerned about sascha and honey adjusting from country to city life. |
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I don't mind an occasional dog post but surely their are dog news groups
that could be most informative? -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. |
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This is top posting -- putting your reply at the top. It ticks some
people off, but I was never good at herd mentality. It does get confusing if there is a lot of back and forth conversation and some people reply at top and some at bottom, I tend to bottom-post on those. In general, I'd rather read the reply immediately at the top than scroll down and play find-the-reply. Just personal preference. Rhonda meee wrote: What is top posting, why is it so evil |
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"meee" wrote in message ... Thanks for the advice You're right, it is very entertaining reading all the silly posts, and sometimes joining in...not in a bad way though. I guess the best way to deal with troublemakers is try to not take them seriously and make a joke out of it, have a bit of fun! You're right! Your first mistake in the newsgroups is taking anything too seriously. That said, there are some whackos out there, so if someone actually does bother you, just ignore them. Some of the more "excitable" types will complain to the Internet Service Providers of those they do not like, etc., a clear sign one is going 'round the bend. Better just to take it all with a grain of salt and have fun. You've got a very interesting group...people from all over. What kind of cats do you have, katy and sandra? I have a little calico ex-stray named Casey, about four years old, and a solid black beauty named Moonshine (Moon or moony for short!) who is about nine. (Hard to know when they are stray.) They both adopted me. How about you? |
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meee wrote:
: Hi, I'm fairly new to usenet, I am accessing through my mail/news server. I : just have a few question about this group, as I have been 'reprimanded' for : posting a dog question here. can someone clarify the rules as my news server : hasn't included any. What is top posting, why is it so evil, I have figured : out off topic but what are kill files, and why are people calling themselves : 'moderators' running around saying they will 'whip the group into shape,' : 'report' people (who to?) and posting bad cat jokes, while insulting anyone : who will listen? I already figured out how to 'block' the amazing pussy : whatsit, but are these people important, or are they 'trolls' too. This was : such a nice helpful group last week, any disagreements were arising from : personal opinion differences, and settled gracefully, but now it seems to be : a bit different. Thanks- Confused Welcome to Usenet. I would suggest you read for a few days before posting (this is called "lurking"). It is a good idea not to stray too far off topic, eg, posting about dogs in a cat group. A group is called moderated if all posts have to be approved by certain moderator(s). This reducies noise, abusive language etc., but for some also cuts down spontaneity. There is no general rule. I participate in the groups I like, moderated or not. Groups, especially unmoderated ones, do go through changes. After all, it takes only two persons to argue forever, and only one to keep posting noise 24 hours a day. It is always best to ignore them, always a mistake to try to set them straight. They do get bored and move on. A kill-file allows you to block all posts by some criteria: author's name, keywords in the subject line, etc. How to create one depends on your newsreader. I use it, but rarely, finding it much easier to just read the posts I like and delete the rest. Any further involvement is seldom worth it. If you pick up a newspaper, do you fume over and argue with the advertizers or reporters that don't interest you? |
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This is top posting. My answer appears above your question. Some people
find it unnatural to see the answer first and the question later. But as far as I am concerned, do what you like and ignore compaliners. meee wrote: : What is top posting, why is it so evil |
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