I'm new here and it doesn't appear clear what this group is here to
discuss.

Iris Cohen schreef
Dear Eratosthenes (sic),

We haven't decided yet. Sometimes we talk about plants. Sometimes we
bemoan the prevalence of cosmic stupidity.

Is there a FAQ?

Don't know of any. This is a feral, unmonitored newsgroup.

Iris,

+ + +
Maybe you should ask one of the self-proclaimed old hands, such as Chris
Garvey?
PvR