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hello from Glasgow
"Baz" wrote kay wrote in news:kay.aad47b7 @gardenbanter.co.uk: 'Baz[_3_ Wrote: ;967277'] Because all replies go to gardenbanter and they use our replies to earn money from advertising on their website. They do not ask any of us if it is ok to do so, they use our names, ISP and email (if you are daft enough to give a real email) No, they don't give your ISP or email. From my point of view it's a downside - when I was on urg, I gave my email as did many others, and it allowed us to talk off group. Now I can only talk to those whose email I already know. I can't send emails to new people, and they can't email me. Yes they do earn money on your content (presumably - I have scripts disabled so don't see any ads - and they do honour X-no-archive). On the other hand they do perform a useful service in making accessible a newsgroup that most people would ever come across otherwise. Of the people I talk to in everyday life, almost everyone has internet access, but the only ones who have heard of usenet are those that came to the internet over 10 years ago. It's not just your content they are getting for free - they are also getting mine! They don't pay gardenbanter users either. You still don't get it do you! So I will silently block all of this content and carry on. It really is invasive. The folk turning up via GB with questions or just joining in aren't to blame for how a portal site operates, though Baz. It seems really mean not to try and help or reply to people who would just like a bit of information or a few gardening discusss to enjoy. Not everyone knows how to use newsreader software (even the name is misleading) nor want to spend time figuring out what it's all about and learning how. Most people do just turn to a website forum these days, it's the way things have gone. It's actually easier IMO to read Usenet newsgroups on a newsreader once set up and makes more sense to see who's replying to what and follow conversations, but it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Let's not give the impression that new people aren't welcome because that isn't true. -- Sue |
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