This is Full version of the Newsgroups Info Center. This version includes the marjarty of the infomation from the folling posts to news.lists: List of Active Newsgroups, Part * Alternative Newsgroup Hierarchies, Part * Mailing Lists Available in Usenet List of Moderators for Usenet List of Periodic Informational Postings, Part */* USENET_Rearship_report_for_* and a Long Description for the group when avalible (This is where I could really use your help) As mentioned above I could really use descriptions for the groups. The descriptions don't have to be real long, orginal charters will do. So if you can either cut and paste a charter from a faq or write your own description it would be MOST appresated. For more information please see the file "inco-center-faq" under the /pub/usenet-i/info directory at ftp.clark.net or check out my home page at "http://www.clark.net/pub/usenet-b/www/home.html". The Infomation is layed out in the folling manner: (SB = See Below) (SE = Self Explanatory) NEWSGROUP NAME SHORT DESCRIPTION LONG DESCRIPTION MODERATION INFO FAQ SUBJECT(S) SUMMERY From: EMAIL ADDRESS OF WHO POSTED IT Repley to: EMAIL ADDRESS OF WHERE TO SEND REPLAYS TO Posted: FREQUENCY (LAST POSTED DATE) MAILING LIST INFO Readers: SB-1 (SB-2) {SB-3} Mesgs per month/day: SE/SE {SB-P} Crossposting: SE {SB-P} Megs per month/day: SE/SE {SB-P} Sites reciving this Group: SE Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): SB-4 SB-1 Estimated number of readers SB-2 Percentage of the total number of newsreaders who read this group. SB-3 Percentile ranking of the estimated number of readers SB-4 The estamited cost ratio in US dollers per mounth per reader SB-P Percentile ranking for that catagory Please note that if there is no information on any given area the line(s) are left out ### alt.0d Yet another attempt to collect stupid people up front. Readers: 3100 (0.1%) {6%} Mesgs per month/day: 349/12 {41%} Crossposting: 0% {8%} Megs per month/day: 7.6/0.253 {93%} Sites reciving this Group: 26% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.58 alt.1d One-dimensional imaging, & the thinking behind it. Readers: 30000 (0.6%) {86%} Mesgs per month/day: 660/22 {55%} Crossposting: 15% {52%} Megs per month/day: 0.9/0.030 {53%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.2600 The magazine or the game system. You decide. VMS Hack FAQ (part *) From: Tsywt Posted: unknown () alt.2600 FAQ* This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) about hacking. It should be read by anyone who wishes to post to the alt.2600 newsgroup or use the IRC channel #hack. From: will@rmii.com (Will Spencer) Posted: Random (8 Jan 1996 04:29:40 GMT) alt.2600 Survival Guide This posting contains tips for new readers of alt.2600 From: will@gnu.ai.mit.edu (Will Spencer) Posted: Random (19 Jan 1996 08:33:20 GMT) Readers: 71000 (1.4%) {98%} Mesgs per month/day: 10951/365 {99%} Crossposting: 29% {73%} Megs per month/day: 18.6/0.620 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.12 alt.2600hz Use alt.mag.2600 instead. Readers: 2500 (0.1%) {4%} Mesgs per month/day: 108/4 {20%} Crossposting: 15% {52%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.3d Use alt.3d.misc instead. PC 3D Graphics Accelerators FAQ (Part * of *) The FAQ is about 3D Graphics Accelerators for PC-compatible computers. From: bm@cs.columbia.edu (Blair MacIntyre) Posted: 7th and 21st of each month (21 Jan 1996 03:08:47 -0500) Readers: 30000 (0.5%) {86%} Mesgs per month/day: 724/24 {57%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 0.9/0.030 {53%} Sites reciving this Group: 56% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.3d.studio For 3D Studio users. Readers: 2600 (0.1%) {4%} Mesgs per month/day: 482/16 {47%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 1.7/0.057 {69%} Sites reciving this Group: 22% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.13 alt.abortion.inequity Paternal obligations of failing to abort unwanted child. Readers: 24000 (0.5%) {80%} Mesgs per month/day: 3574/119 {92%} Crossposting: 57% {90%} Megs per month/day: 4.7/0.157 {88%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.09 alt.abuse.recovery Helping victims of abuse to recover. alt.support.dissociation FAQ */* Section 1--table of contents, introductory material, IMPORTANT: posting etiquette From: tina@tezcat.com Posted: bi-monthly (9 Jan 1996 20:27:13 -0600) Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 465/ {47%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 0.9/0.030 {53%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.abuse.transcendence Non-standard ways to deal with all forms of abuse. A no-spoiler zone group, designed to be a discussion zone regarding non-standard models, methods, and styles of dealing with all forms of abuse -- a place to find them as well. Hoping to see some fairly intense discussion here; this would be the "dangerous" group rather than the "safe" one... or "a" safe one... alt.support.dissociation FAQ */* Section 1--table of contents, introductory material, IMPORTANT: posting etiquette From: tina@tezcat.com Posted: bi-monthly (9 Jan 1996 20:27:13 -0600) Readers: 3800 (0.1%) {11%} Mesgs per month/day: 259/9 {34%} Crossposting: 39% {81%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.activism Activities for activists. Libertarian FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Libertarian FAQ: Organizations Libertarian FAQ: World's Smallest Political Quiz This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions about libertarianism. From: pschmidt@world.std.com (Paul J Schmidt) Posted: monthly (Fri, 12 Jan 1996 20:55:45 GMT) GROUPS: Anti War-on-Drugs Activists' List This is a list of organisations active in drug law reform, with information on how to contact them. From: aldis@zeta.org.au (Aldis Ozols) Posted: monthly or more frequently (10 Jan 1996 00:01:57 GMT) Readers: 78000 (1.3%) {98%} Mesgs per month/day: 5793/193 {97%} Crossposting: 72% {95%} Megs per month/day: 8.8/0.293 {94%} Sites reciving this Group: 59% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.activism.death-penalty For people opposed to capital punishment. Readers: 13000 (0.3%) {57%} Mesgs per month/day: 2531/84 {87%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 4.9/0.163 {88%} Sites reciving this Group: 46% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.16 alt.adjective.noun.verb.verb.verb The penultimate alt group. alt.adjective.noun.verb.verb.verb FAQ From: rjc@ast.cam.ac.uk (Robert Cumming) Posted: monthly (12 Dec 1995 11:01:44 GMT) Readers: 4100 (0.2%) {13%} Mesgs per month/day: 276/9 {36%} Crossposting: 0% {8%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 25% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.adoption For those involved with or contemplating adoption. Readers: 16000 (0.3%) {65%} Mesgs per month/day: 2210/74 {84%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 4.1/0.137 {86%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.12 alt.adoption.agency Licensed non-profit adoption agency information. Readers: 5300 (0.2%) Mesgs per month/day: 227/8 Crossposting: 5% Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 Sites reciving this Group: 22% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.aeffle.und.pferdle German TV cartoon characters das Aeffle und das Pferdle. Readers: 6200 (0.2%) {27%} Mesgs per month/day: 78/3 {17%} Crossposting: 0% {8%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.agriculture.fruit Fruit production. Readers: 6600 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 170/6 Crossposting: 4% Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 Sites reciving this Group: 30% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.agriculture.misc Use sci.agriculture instead. Readers: 9300 (0.2%) {43%} Mesgs per month/day: 385/13 {42%} Crossposting: 27% {71%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 39% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.aldus.freehand The other hand is busy. Readers: 7000 (0.2%) {32%} Mesgs per month/day: 256/9 {34%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.aldus.pagemaker Don't use expensive user support, come here instead. *Desktop Publishing Resources FAQ This posting delineates the FAQs that can be found in the PageMakr Archives and contains further information that may be of interest to the modern desktop publisher. From: gwp@cs.purdue.edu (Geoff Peters) Posted: tri-weekly (23 Jul 1995 14:16:24 GMT) PageMaker Frequently Asked Questions, part */* This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked questions for the PageMaker listserv (bit.listserv.pagemakr). It should be read before anyone posts to this group. Also, please note that there are additional FAQs for this group, see question #3.9 below. From: gwp@cs.purdue.edu (Geoffrey William Peters) Posted: every six weeks (13 Aug 1994 03:51:06 GMT) Readers: 18000 (0.4%) {70%} Mesgs per month/day: 1009/34 {66%} Crossposting: 8% {35%} Megs per month/day: 1.3/0.043 {63%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.alien.research Extraterrestial body snatching for fun and profit. Readers: 1900 (0.1%) {2%} Mesgs per month/day: 1278/43 {72%} Crossposting: 60% {91%} Megs per month/day: 2.3/0.077 {76%} Sites reciving this Group: 18% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.21 alt.alien.vampire.flonk.flonk.flonk Something about simoN. Readers: 5500 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 1566/52 Crossposting: 14% Megs per month/day: 2.0/0.067 Sites reciving this Group: 24% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.alien.visitors Space Aliens on Earth! Abduction! Gov't Coverup! alt.alien.visitors MINI-FAQ alt.alien.visitors FAQ part * of * From: sgamble@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Steve Gamble) Posted: MINI-FAQ unknown; main FAQ, infrequently (15 Mar 1995 15:50:22 GMT) alt.alien.visitors FAQ Part * of * From: sgamble@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Steve Gamble) Posted: every 21 days (25 Jan 1996 09:07:51 GMT) alt.fan.john-winston Frequently Asked Questions This posting contains argueably pointless information about net personality John Winston and the newsgroup which bears his name. From: "Mark F. Heiman" Posted: monthly (12 Sep 1995 22:17:31 GMT) Readers: 48000 (0.8%) {94%} Mesgs per month/day: 6001/200 {97%} Crossposting: 23% {66%} Megs per month/day: 12.7/0.423 {96%} Sites reciving this Group: 57% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.13 alt.alt ASCII stereograms. Readers: 4800 (0.2%) {18%} Mesgs per month/day: 386/13 {43%} Crossposting: 41% {82%} Megs per month/day: 1.3/0.043 {63%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.alt.alt.alt.alt When the ants go marching five by five. Readers: 2500 (0.1%) {4%} Mesgs per month/day: 202/7 {30%} Crossposting: 40% {82%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.amateur-comp Discussion and input for Amateur Computerist Newsletter. Charter for the alt.amateur-comp newsgroup From: hauben@inibara.cc.columbia.edu (Michael Hauben) Posted: unknown () Readers: 12000 (0.2%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 244/8 {33%} Crossposting: 40% {82%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 48% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.amazon-women.admirers Worshiping women you have to look up to. A group for the posting of personals, experiences, and limitations experienced by and about Amazonically proportioned women. This group does not only deal with the physical size of women, but the mental attitude that makes a woman truly an Amazon. Many tall women have trouble dealing with problems of height and this group will also explore these issues. Readers: 22000 (0.6%) {77%} Mesgs per month/day: 1235/41 {72%} Crossposting: 8% {35%} Megs per month/day: 19.0/0.633 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.29 alt.amiga.demos Use alt.sys.amiga.demos instead. Readers: 4000 (0.1%) {12%} Mesgs per month/day: 142/5 {24%} Crossposting: 37% {80%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.anagrams Playing with words. Readers: 5700 (0.2%) {24%} Mesgs per month/day: 274/9 {36%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.angst Anxiety in the modern world. alt.angst FAQ -- Monthly Posting This posting concerns angst, and why your life is so pathetic From: stevi@clark.net (Stephanie Deter) Posted: monthly (8 Dec 1995 20:00:02 -0500) Readers: 22000 (0.4%) {77%} Mesgs per month/day: 3355/112 {91%} Crossposting: 15% {52%} Megs per month/day: 5.3/0.177 {90%} Sites reciving this Group: 55% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.12 alt.animals.badgers Wombat love. Readers: 5000 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 38/1 Crossposting: 0% Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 Sites reciving this Group: 30% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.animals.dolphins Flipper, Darwin, and all their friends. Readers: 4100 (0.1%) {13%} Mesgs per month/day: 351/12 {41%} Crossposting: 19% {60%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.animals.felines Cats of all types. Readers: 3200 (0.1%) {7%} Mesgs per month/day: 263/9 {34%} Crossposting: 27% {71%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.animals.foxes For those wild and crazy guys. Readers: 3200 (0.1%) {7%} Mesgs per month/day: 144/5 {24%} Crossposting: 53% {88%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.animation.spumco The Danes call it Quality. For discussion of the work of Spumco, the animation studio best known for creating the original episodes of "Ren and Stimpy." However, Spumco has not been involved with that TV show for a long time, and it is moving on to other projects. Therefore, this newsgroup will allow of other Spumco animation projects besides "Ren & Stimpy." The Ren & Stimpy Show: FAQ (*/2) The Ren & Stimpy Show: Episode Guide The Ren & Stimpy Show: Encyclopedia (*/2) The Ren and Stimpy Show Airings And Combinations From: Norman G. Sippel Posted: every two weeks (7 Apr 95 21:07:15 -0500) Readers: 4300 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 52/2 Crossposting: 29% Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 Sites reciving this Group: 23% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.animation.warner-bros Discussions about Warner Brothers cartoons. [alt.animation.warner-bros] Frequently Asked Questions v. * Contains Q&A for new users of this newsgroup. Pls read before posting. From: wbb@netcom.com (Will Bell) Posted: every 15 days (Sun, 26 Nov 1995 09:10:17 GMT) Readers: 9600 (0.2%) {44%} Mesgs per month/day: 423/14 {45%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 0.8/0.027 {51%} Sites reciving this Group: 40% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.anonymous alt! Who goes there? A group for discussion of anonymous news servers, such as: - Are they legit? - Limiting postings? - Dealing with abusers? - Dealing with godless communist censors like Dickee DePEEEEEEWWWWW Readers: 8100 (0.2%) {37%} Mesgs per month/day: 425/14 {45%} Crossposting: 26% {69%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 34% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.anonymous.messages An anonymous message pool newgroup, whatever that is. Readers: 4500 (0.2%) {16%} Mesgs per month/day: 319/11 {39%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 0.7/0.023 {48%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.answers As if anyone on alt has the answers. (Moderated) Moderated by: Jonathan Kamens news-answers-request@mit.edu & others Submissions to: news-answers@mit.edu alt.bbs FAQ (bulletin board systems) From: rodrf00@DMI.USherb.CA (FABIAN RODRIGUEZ) Posted: unknown () *.answers post-approval guidelines From: news-answers-request@MIT.EDU (the *.answers moderation team) Posted: monthly () *.answers submission guidelines From: news-answers-request@MIT.EDU (the *.answers moderation team) Posted: monthly (27 Jan 1996 05:16:29 GMT) Readers: 38000 (0.8%) {91%} Mesgs per month/day: 811/27 {60%} Crossposting: 100% {100%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.aol-sucks Why some people hate AOL and/or its users. alt.aol-sucks FAQ Part */* - Censorship alt.aol-sucks FAQ Part */* - Celebrities alt.aol-sucks FAQ Part */* - Newsgroup Philosophy A discussion of censorship on America Online From: destiny@crl.com (David Cassel) Posted: monthly (18 Dec 1995 09:30:36 -0800) Readers: 6500 (0.2%) {29%} Mesgs per month/day: 5192/173 {96%} Crossposting: 27% {71%} Megs per month/day: 8.6/0.287 {94%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.34 alt.aol.rejects Another forum for gripes about America Online. Readers: 6000 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 517/17 Crossposting: 73% Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 Sites reciving this Group: 26% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.appalachian Appalachian region awareness, events, and culture. Readers: 12000 (0.2%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 804/27 {60%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.aquaria The aquarium & related as a hobby. AQUARIA FAQ: * From: eriko@wrq.com (Erik Olson) Posted: monthly (13 Dec 1995 08:15:05 GMT) REEFKEEPERS FAQ: Water, Filtration, Lights, Cost (*/*) REEFKEEPERS FAQ: Organisms (*/*) REEFKEEPERS FAQ: Catalogs, Q&A, Books, Tables, Credits (*/*) From: aquaria@cco.caltech.edu (Aquaria Robot) Posted: monthly (13 Dec 1995 08:15:05 GMT) Readers: 42000 (0.7%) {93%} Mesgs per month/day: 2525/84 {87%} Crossposting: 31% {75%} Megs per month/day: 2.8/0.093 {80%} Sites reciving this Group: 58% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.archery Robin Hood had the right idea. FAQ: Archery Books FAQ: Archery Organizations FAQ: Asian/Turkish Bow Construction FAQ: Bowhunting Tips FAQ: General Archery FAQ: General Bow Construction FAQ: Target Archery FAQ: Traditional Archery From: bblohm@hpbs1686.boi.hp.com (Bill Blohm) Posted: weekly (22 Sep 1995 05:32:07 -0500) Readers: 22000 (0.4%) {77%} Mesgs per month/day: 684/23 {56%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.architecture Building design/construction and related topics. Readers: 17000 (0.4%) {68%} Mesgs per month/day: 1038/35 {67%} Crossposting: 10% {40%} Megs per month/day: 1.5/0.050 {66%} Sites reciving this Group: 48% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.architecture.alternative Non-traditional building designs. Readers: 11000 (0.3%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 460/15 {46%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.architecture.int-design Interior design of man-made spaces. Readers: 6300 (0.2%) {27%} Mesgs per month/day: 122/4 {21%} Crossposting: 25% {69%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 34% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.artcom Artistic Community, arts & communication. Readers: 31000 (0.6%) {87%} Mesgs per month/day: 688/23 {56%} Crossposting: 10% {40%} Megs per month/day: 1.8/0.060 {71%} Sites reciving this Group: 55% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.arts.ballet All aspects of ballet & modern dance as performing art. Stretching and Flexibility FAQ (part * of *) Information about Stretching and Flexibility (Monthly Posting) From: Brad_Appleton@ivhs.mot.com (Brad Appleton) Posted: monthly (Fri, 22 Dec 1995 03:38:01 GMT) Dancewear Suppliers (mostly for ballet) This posting contains names and addresses of dancewear suppliers. From: twp@panix.com (Tom Parsons) Posted: bimonthly (2 Jan 1996 15:20:20 -0500) alt.arts.ballet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part */* This posting contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions about ballet and modern (contemporary) dance. Recommended reading for anyone wanting to post to alt.arts.ballet. From: twp@panix.com (Tom) Posted: bimonthly (30 Nov 1995 18:19:49 -0500) Readers: 7100 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 620/21 Crossposting: 5% Megs per month/day: 1.1/0.037 Sites reciving this Group: 32% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.arts.nomad Shifting, searching, belonging, place, identity, power? A forum for the discussion of issues related to the idea that beliefs and identity are becoming increasingly unstable. Our emerging global culture is influenced by a shifting and constant movement that alters economic, spiritual, and geographic categories and hence our understanding of the world. NOMAD represents varying concepts of space and time that inform relationships between and across cultures, between gendered and culturally different individuals. It investigates what happens to an image, a story, a theory that moves from place to place. NOMAD challenges truth while recognizing that certain "essentialisms" can be made useful. NOMAD includes the effects of televisual and digital technologies on social and cultural meaning. It is about the ability to be in at least two places at once, to be in two or more moments of historical space and time, to be both in and out of one's body. It explores the homogenizing tendencies of global communications media in relation to local cultures. It concerns the influence of these technologies over even those who appear to be outside the circuits, over those who are otherwise perceived as marginal or who are willfully peripheral. Readers: 6500 (0.2%) {29%} Mesgs per month/day: 42/1 {11%} Crossposting: 30% {74%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.arts.storytelling Discussion of storytelling in all its forms. Lop-Sided Tiger Information From: at231@yfn.ysu.edu (Marc Plainguet) Posted: monthly () Readers: 3400 (0.1%) {8%} Mesgs per month/day: 192/6 {29%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.ascii-art Pictures composed of ASCII characters. FAQ - ASCII Art Questions & Answers (* - *) what ASCII art is - why and what it's used for - types of ASCII art how to use FTP, Gopher, WWW - how to save, 'uudecode' and uncompress copyright info - how to make big letters and gray scale pictures how to put an animation in your .plan - info on posting ASCII art how to make sigs - how to automatically add a sig to posts and email how to make and view ASCII art - where to get art and tools - more From: boba@wwa.com (Bob Allison) Posted: Weekly (21 Nov 1995 07:44:21 -0600) Readers: 39000 (0.8%) {92%} Mesgs per month/day: 1080/36 {68%} Crossposting: 11% {43%} Megs per month/day: 2.1/0.070 {74%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.ascii-art.animation Movies composed of ASCII characters. FAQ - ASCII Art Questions & Answers (* - *) what ASCII art is - why and what it's used for - types of ASCII art how to use FTP, Gopher, WWW - how to save, 'uudecode' and uncompress copyright info - how to make big letters and gray scale pictures how to put an animation in your .plan - info on posting ASCII art how to make sigs - how to automatically add a sig to posts and email how to make and view ASCII art - where to get art and tools - more From: boba@wwa.com (Bob Allison) Posted: Weekly (21 Nov 1995 07:44:21 -0600) Readers: 8900 (0.3%) {41%} Mesgs per month/day: 66/2 {15%} Crossposting: 26% {69%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.asian-movies Movies from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. Hong Kong Video FAQ part * Everything you wanted to know about finding Hong Kong movies on video From: leh@mdstud.chalmers.se (Lars Erik Holmquist) Posted: unknown (22 Jan 1996 15:41:21 GMT) Readers: 16000 (0.3%) {65%} Mesgs per month/day: 1493/50 {76%} Crossposting: 11% {43%} Megs per month/day: 2.6/0.087 {79%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.astrology Twinkle, twinkle, little planet. ALT.ASTROLOGY NEWCOMERS READ THIS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Answers to questions asked frequently on alt.astrology. Please read this article before posting to the group, in keeping with rules of net etiquette. If you post a question that is contained in this FAQ file, you might become a target of angry criticism ("flames"). From: lmpm@teal.csn.org (L. M. P. McPherson) Posted: every three weeks (10 Nov 1994 01:17:20 GMT) Poor Gabriel's Almanac -- * * From: gabe@angus.mystery.com (Gabe Helou) Posted: daily (Mon, 22 Jan 1996 05:00:40 GMT) Readers: 23000 (0.4%) {79%} Mesgs per month/day: 3652/122 {92%} Crossposting: 11% {43%} Megs per month/day: 8.6/0.287 {94%} Sites reciving this Group: 55% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.18 alt.atari-jaguar.discussion As opposed to simply alt.atari.jaguar. FAQ: Atari Jaguar Frequently-Asked Questions FAQs about the Atari Jaguar video game system From: rjung@netcom.com (Robert A. Jung) Posted: monthly (Tue, 2 Jan 1996 02:37:54 GMT) Readers: 5500 (0.2%) {22%} Mesgs per month/day: 480/16 {47%} Crossposting: 21% {63%} Megs per month/day: 0.7/0.023 {48%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.atari.2600 The Atari 2600 game system, not 2600 Magazine. Readers: 5600 (0.3%) Mesgs per month/day: 304/10 Crossposting: 38% Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.atari.2600vcs Twits shouldn't create groups. Cf. alt.atari.2600.vcs. Readers: 8900 (0.2%) {41%} Mesgs per month/day: 142/5 {24%} Crossposting: 32% {76%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.atheism Godless heathens. Alt.Atheism FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Alt.Atheism FAQ: Introduction to Atheism Alt.Atheism FAQ: Overview for New Readers Alt.Atheism FAQ: Constructing a Logical Argument Alt.Atheism FAQ: Atheist Resources Alt.Atheism FAQ: Quick Index of FAQ Topics Please read this file before posting to alt.atheism From: mathew Posted: weekly for overview and quick-index approximately monthly for the others (Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:12:27 GMT) Readers: 56000 (1.0%) {96%} Mesgs per month/day: 9496/317 {99%} Crossposting: 31% {75%} Megs per month/day: 15.0/0.500 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 58% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.14 alt.atheism.moderated Focused Godless heathens. (Moderated) Moderated by: mathew Submissions to: aam@atheist.tamu.edu Requests to: atheism-request@mantis.co.uk Alt.Atheism FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Alt.Atheism FAQ: Introduction to Atheism Alt.Atheism FAQ: Overview for New Readers Alt.Atheism FAQ: Constructing a Logical Argument Alt.Atheism FAQ: Atheist Resources Alt.Atheism FAQ: Quick Index of FAQ Topics Please read this file before posting to alt.atheism From: mathew Posted: weekly for overview and quick-index approximately monthly for the others (Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:12:27 GMT) Readers: 15000 (0.3%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 984/33 {65%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 2.6/0.087 {79%} Sites reciving this Group: 51% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.atheism.satire Funny Godless heathens. Readers: 6700 (0.2%) {30%} Mesgs per month/day: 942/31 {64%} Crossposting: 87% {98%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.authorware About Authorware, produced by Authorware. So subtle. Readers: 3000 (0.2%) Mesgs per month/day: 58/2 Crossposting: 4% Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 Sites reciving this Group: 27% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.autos.antique Use rec.autos.antique instead. rec.autos: Frequently Asked Questions rec.autos: the Rec.Autos Archive Server From: welty@balltown.cma.com (richard welty) Posted: monthly (23 Jul 1995 00:07:02 -0400) rec.autos: Automotive Mailing Lists rec.autos: Frequently Asked Consumer/Automotive Questions From: welty@balltown.cma.com (richard welty) Posted: monthly (23 Jul 1995 00:03:01 -0400) Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 1076/36 {68%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 1.7/0.057 {69%} Sites reciving this Group: 48% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.autos.camaro.firebird A couple of American sports cars. Readers: 3900 (0.1%) {11%} Mesgs per month/day: 684/23 {56%} Crossposting: 10% {40%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.autos.karting Racing go-karts. Readers: 7100 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 130/4 Crossposting: 7% Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 Sites reciving this Group: 26% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.autos.rod-n-custom Use rec.autos.rod-n-custom instead. rec.autos: Welcome to the new reader From: welty@cabot.balltown.cma.COM (richard welty) Posted: monthly (Thu, 11 Nov 1993 19:18:54 GMT) Readers: 12000 (0.2%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 660/22 {55%} Crossposting: 13% {48%} Megs per month/day: 0.9/0.030 {53%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.bacchus Disciples of the god of wine. Readers: 7000 (0.2%) {31%} Mesgs per month/day: 53/2 {13%} Crossposting: 22% {64%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 41% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.backrubs Lower...to the right...aaaah! The alt.backrubs newsgroup functions primarily as a place for discussion of massage techniques and principles, and issues related to massage including bodywork therapies, e.g. Rolfing. Although it would be a waste of energy to post messages seeking sexual partners in alt.backrubs, there have been some interesting discussions about areas of overlap between massage and sex. The archive contains collections of such postings. [alt.backrubs] FTP archive site [alt.backrubs] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQL), (Intro) [alt.backrubs] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQL), (*/*) ftp.csd.uwo.ca [129.100.11.252] CA -5 DIRECTORY pub/news/alt.backrubs From: jamie@csd.uwo.ca (J. Blustein) Posted: every 10 days in alt.backrubs, every 30 days in *.answers (31 Dec 1995 01:31:25 GMT) Readers: 23000 (0.4%) {79%} Mesgs per month/day: 303/10 {38%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 0.8/0.027 {51%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.baldspot He's not only the founder, he's a customer; our guy Sy. Readers: 3200 (0.1%) {7%} Mesgs per month/day: 450/15 {46%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 0.9/0.030 {53%} Sites reciving this Group: 30% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.banjo Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah. Readers: 7100 (0.2%) {32%} Mesgs per month/day: 415/14 {44%} Crossposting: 34% {77%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 39% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.barney.dinosaur.die.die.die "There's enough hatred of Barney for everyone!" Readers: 7600 (0.2%) {34%} Mesgs per month/day: 1577/53 {78%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 4.5/0.150 {87%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.17 alt.basement.graveyard Another side of the do-it-yourself movement. Readers: 5300 (0.1%) {21%} Mesgs per month/day: 249/8 {34%} Crossposting: 22% {64%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 37% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.bbs Computer BBS systems & software. BBS SYSOPING FAQ V* (modified */*/*) From: s329058@student.uq.edu.au (Matthew Etheridge) Posted: weekly () N A T I O N A L G R A P H I C A L B B S L I S T - * National Graphical BBS List - */* [UUENCODE/ZIP *of*] U.S./Canada BBS systems that use graphical terminal user software From: beezer@u.cc.utah.edu (Andy Dalrymple) Posted: monthly (14 Aug 1994 01:26:32 -0600) BBS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) part */* BBS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Table of Contents From: clairew@pluto.njcc.com (Claire Walters) Posted: quarterly () Nixpub Posting (Long) Nixpub Posting (Short) From: phil@bts.com (Phil Eschallier) Posted: monthly (Wed, 19 Jul 1995 18:27:52 GMT) = */* Guide to Select BBS's on Internet [* of *] = From: rmark@earth.execpc.com (Richard Mark) Posted: monthly () UNIX BBS Software Frequently Asked Questions BBS Software for use with UNIX-like Operating Systems. From: tree@bbs.dsnet.com (System Administrator) Posted: every 15 days (Wed, 8 Nov 1995 05:57:18 GMT) Readers: 89000 (1.4%) {99%} Mesgs per month/day: 1687/56 {79%} Crossposting: 20% {61%} Megs per month/day: 3.2/0.107 {82%} Sites reciving this Group: 63% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.bbs.ads Ads for various computer BBS's. BBS SYSOPING FAQ V* (modified */*/*) From: s329058@student.uq.edu.au (Matthew Etheridge) Posted: weekly () = */* Guide to Select BBS's on Internet [* of *] = From: rmark@earth.execpc.com (Richard Mark) Posted: monthly () Readers: 31000 (0.5%) {87%} Mesgs per month/day: 1750/58 {80%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 5.1/0.170 {89%} Sites reciving this Group: 59% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.09 alt.bbs.allsysop SysOp concerns of ALL networks and technologies. BBS SYSOPING FAQ V* (modified */*/*) From: s329058@student.uq.edu.au (Matthew Etheridge) Posted: weekly () = */* Guide to Select BBS's on Internet [* of *] = From: rmark@earth.execpc.com (Richard Mark) Posted: monthly () Readers: 27000 (0.5%) {83%} Mesgs per month/day: 921/31 {63%} Crossposting: 24% {67%} Megs per month/day: 1.2/0.040 {60%} Sites reciving this Group: 55% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.bbs.doors Bulletin board system add-on executables, or "doors". Readers: 5700 (0.2%) {24%} Mesgs per month/day: 825/ {61%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 1.4/0.047 {64%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.bbs.first-class The First Class Mac GUI BBS. Readers: 14000 (0.3%) {60%} Mesgs per month/day: 883/29 {62%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 1.2/0.040 {60%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.bbs.internet BBSs that are hooked up to the Internet. BBS SYSOPING FAQ V* (modified */*/*) From: s329058@student.uq.edu.au (Matthew Etheridge) Posted: weekly () = */* Guide to Select BBS's on Internet [* of *] = From: rmark@earth.execpc.com (Richard Mark) Posted: monthly () Accessing the Internet by E-Mail FAQ This guide will show you how to retrieve files from FTP sites, explore the Internet via Gopher, search for information with Archie, Veronica, Netfind, or WAIS, tap into the World-Wide Web, and even access Usenet newsgroups using E-MAIL AS YOUR ONLY TOOL. From: BobRankin@Delphi.Com (Doctor Bob) Posted: monthly (22 Jan 1996 03:19:31 GMT) FAQ: How can I send a fax from the Internet? Answers the Frequently Asked Question "How can I send a fax from the Internet?" From: savetz@northcoast.com (Kevin Savetz) Posted: twice a month (19 Jan 1996 03:00:20 -0800) Unofficial Internet Book List (version *) List of books published about the Internet, its uses, users, tools, resources, culture and lore. From: savetz@northcoast.com (Kevin Savetz) Posted: twice a month (19 Nov 1995 03:00:17 -0800) Internet Press (*) A guide to electronic journals about the Internet From: savetz@northcoast.com (Kevin Savetz) Posted: twice a month (19 Jan 1996 03:00:19 -0800) Unofficial Internet Book List Not English Language List of books published about the Internet, not in English language, its uses, users, tools, resources, culture and lore. From: kay@altair.it (Kay Martha Quittan) Posted: monthly (30 Dec 1995 03:05:45 GMT) Updated Internet Services List +Neuropsychology, +FNIC, +WB, +Nightlife, +Railroads Page, +Legal Resources, +Special Ed, +ASA From: yanoff@alpha2.csd.uwm.edu (Scott A. Yanoff) Posted: every two weeks (25 Jan 1996 18:21:30 GMT) The Internet BBS list -- Bulletin Board Systems, FreeNets, and other services From: CC May Posted: every 21 days () FAQ: How can I use the Internet as a telephone? (*) From: savetz@northcoast.com (Kevin Savetz) Posted: unknown () Readers: 56000 (0.9%) {96%} Mesgs per month/day: 1410/47 {75%} Crossposting: 30% {74%} Megs per month/day: 2.6/0.087 {79%} Sites reciving this Group: 60% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.bbs.lists Postings of regional BBS listings. Gay & Lesbian BBS List - * From: pyro@hook.eecs.nwu.edu (Leedell J. Miller) Posted: monthly (1 May 1995 17:17:23 GMT) BBS SYSOPING FAQ V* (modified */*/*) From: s329058@student.uq.edu.au (Matthew Etheridge) Posted: weekly () N A T I O N A L G R A P H I C A L B B S L I S T - * National Graphical BBS List - */* [UUENCODE/ZIP *of*] U.S./Canada BBS systems that use graphical terminal user software From: beezer@u.cc.utah.edu (Andy Dalrymple) Posted: monthly (14 Aug 1994 01:26:32 -0600) = */* Guide to Select BBS's on Internet [* of *] = From: rmark@earth.execpc.com (Richard Mark) Posted: monthly () THE BBS List *-* From: lchang@uoft02.utoledo.edu Posted: monthly (Sun, 10 Apr 1994 19:02:24 GMT) What's New In PDIAL #* Changes to PDIAL. See "PDIAL #015" From: kaminski@netcom.com (Peter Kaminski) Posted: when "pdial" is posted. (Fri, 10 Dec 1993 06:48:58 GMT) PDIAL #*: Public Dialup Internet Access List Public access service providers offering outgoing FTP or telnet. From: kaminski@netcom.com (Peter Kaminski) Posted: monthly (Fri, 10 Dec 1993 06:49:15 GMT) The Internet BBS list -- Bulletin Board Systems, FreeNets, and other services From: CC May Posted: every 21 days () Updated Inter-Network Mail Guide No changes since last update From: yanoff@alpha2.csd.uwm.edu (Scott A. Yanoff) Posted: monthly (25 Jan 1996 18:18:00 GMT) Readers: 64000 (1.1%) {97%} Mesgs per month/day: 837/28 {61%} Crossposting: 34% {77%} Megs per month/day: 2.8/0.093 {80%} Sites reciving this Group: 59% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.bbs.lists.d Discussion and requests of regional BBS listings. Readers: 25000 (0.5%) {81%} Mesgs per month/day: 199/7 {30%} Crossposting: 54% {89%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bbs.majorbbs The MajorBBS by Galacticomm, Inc. Readers: 9700 (0.2%) {44%} Mesgs per month/day: 337/11 {40%} Crossposting: 30% {74%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.bbs.metal The METAL Telecommunications Enviornment. Readers: 7500 (0.2%) {34%} Mesgs per month/day: 64/2 {15%} Crossposting: 38% {81%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 41% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bbs.pcboard Technical support for the PCBoard BBS. Readers: 14000 (0.3%) {60%} Mesgs per month/day: 879/29 {62%} Crossposting: 9% {37%} Megs per month/day: 1.1/0.037 {58%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.bbs.pcbuucp The commerical PCBoard gateway, PCB-UUCP. [FAQ] alt.bbs.pcbuucp (monthly posting) From: Sean D. Ackley Posted: monthly (Thu, 16 Sep 93 19:17:31 PDT) Readers: 8500 (0.2%) {39%} Mesgs per month/day: 97/3 {19%} Crossposting: 30% {74%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bbs.renegade The James Dean of BBSes. Readers: 4400 (0.1%) {15%} Mesgs per month/day: 915/ {63%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 2.6/0.087 {79%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.17 alt.bbs.searchlight Searchlight BBS system discussions. Readers: 3800 (0.1%) {10%} Mesgs per month/day: 1055/35 {68%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 1.4/0.047 {64%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.12 alt.bbs.unixbbs UnixBBS, from Nervous XTC. UNIX BBS Software Frequently Asked Questions BBS Software for use with UNIX-like Operating Systems. From: tree@bbs.dsnet.com (System Administrator) Posted: every 15 days (Wed, 8 Nov 1995 05:57:18 GMT) Readers: 16000 (0.3%) {65%} Mesgs per month/day: 199/7 {30%} Crossposting: 22% {64%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.bbs.watergate The WaterGate mail processor. Readers: 7100 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 34/1 Crossposting: 31% Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 Sites reciving this Group: 32% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bbs.wildcat WILDCAT! BBS from Mustang Software, Inc. Readers: 10000 (0.2%) {47%} Mesgs per month/day: 1500/50 {76%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 2.0/0.067 {73%} Sites reciving this Group: 45% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.beadworld We must appease the Bead Gods. Readers: 1600 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 38/1 Crossposting: 0% Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 Sites reciving this Group: 17% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.beer Good for what ales ya. Alt.beer faq * revision From: brown@eff.org (Dan Brown) Posted: every two weeks (23 Jan 1996 12:03:06 -0800) Readers: 46000 (0.8%) {94%} Mesgs per month/day: 2618/87 {87%} Crossposting: 13% {48%} Megs per month/day: 3.1/0.103 {82%} Sites reciving this Group: 56% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.best.of.internet It was a time of sorrow, it was a time of joy. alt.best.of.internet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) alt.best.of.internet (ABOI) exists for the repost of amusing or interesting articles found elsewhere on the net. This article contains the posting guidelines for ABOI and should be read by anyone who wishes to post to the group. From: Jon Abbott Posted: monthly (first Friday) (Sun, 03 Dec 95 14:11:48 GMT) Readers: 23000 (0.5%) {79%} Mesgs per month/day: 793/26 {59%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 1.6/0.053 {68%} Sites reciving this Group: 51% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.bigfoot Dr. Scholl's gone native. alt dot bigfoot (strong and free) FAQ Part */* This posting contains the frequently asked questions (and the answers) to alt dot bigfoot (strong and free). It should be read by anyone who is interested in joining alt dot bigfoot (strong and free). (Please remember that lurking is prohibited in alt dot bigfoot. Lurking is a violation of the first commandment of alt dot bigfoot (strong and free)). From: wilf@io.com (Wilf LeBlanc) Posted: every 14 days (18 Jan 1996 16:57:35 -0600) Readers: 19000 (0.4%) {72%} Mesgs per month/day: 2455/82 {86%} Crossposting: 65% {93%} Megs per month/day: 2.1/0.070 {74%} Sites reciving this Group: 44% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.binaries.bbs.renegade Binaries for Renegade BBS systems. Readers: 2400 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 54/2 Crossposting: 16% Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 Sites reciving this Group: 10% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.binaries.clip-art Distribution of DOS, Mac and Unix clipart. alt.binaries.clip-art FAQ From: eron@cs.UMD.EDU (Eron Cohen) Posted: unknown () Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {55%} Mesgs per month/day: 1869/62 {81%} Crossposting: 3% {18%} Megs per month/day: 18.6/0.620 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.50 alt.binaries.doom Binaries for or of the DOOM PC game. Readers: 11000 (0.3%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 1564/52 {77%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 38.1/1.270 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.10 alt.binaries.fonts Give your word processor some style! Readers: 1800 (0.1%) {2%} Mesgs per month/day: 684/23 {56%} Crossposting: 4% {21%} Megs per month/day: 11.3/0.377 {96%} Sites reciving this Group: 17% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.96 alt.binaries.games Terrabytes of copyright violations. Readers: 2700 (0.2%) {5%} Mesgs per month/day: 1773/59 {80%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 75.6/2.520 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 14% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.60 alt.binaries.misc Random large files without a more appropriate group. Readers: 9600 (0.3%) {44%} Mesgs per month/day: 1361/45 {74%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 61.6/2.053 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 32% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.90 alt.binaries.multimedia Sound, text and graphics data rolled in one. Graphic Utilities' Site & Version FAQ v.* This article mentions where many graphic utilities can be found, and the types of files each utility handles. Platforms include DOS, Macintosh, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95, and X-Windows. From: stark@iastate.edu (Brian D. Stark) Posted: every 21 days (8 Dec 95 06:10:58 GMT) MPEG-FAQ: multimedia compression [*/*] This is the summary about the ISO video and audioformats MPEG 1, 2 and 4 From: phade@cs.tu-berlin.de (Frank Gadegast) Posted: bimonthly (9 Jun 1995 10:52:25 GMT) Readers: 42000 (0.8%) {93%} Mesgs per month/day: 2990/100 {89%} Crossposting: 8% {35%} Megs per month/day: 271.9/9.06 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.90 alt.binaries.multimedia.d Discussion of digitized animation files. AOL Binaries FAQ Part */* From: lesjones@usit.net (Les Jones) Posted: every other Friday (Mon, 24 Jul 1995 10:21:45 -0400) Readers: 2100 (0.1%) {3%} Mesgs per month/day: 167/6 {27%} Crossposting: 14% {50%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.binaries.multimedia.erotica Moving pictures of a prurient nature. Readers: 16000 (0.7%) {66%} Mesgs per month/day: 8666/289 {99%} Crossposting: 8% {35%} Megs per month/day: 868.5/28.9 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 22% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 11.00 alt.binaries.nude.celebrities Willard Scott nekkid & other natural wonders. THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) Readers: 10000 (0.5%) {48%} Mesgs per month/day: 8153/272 {98%} Crossposting: 14% {50%} Megs per month/day: 186.8/6.22 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.30 alt.binaries.pictures Use alt.binaries.pictures.misc instead. Graphic Utilities' Site & Version FAQ v.* This article mentions where many graphic utilities can be found, and the types of files each utility handles. Platforms include DOS, Macintosh, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95, and X-Windows. From: stark@iastate.edu (Brian D. Stark) Posted: every 21 days (8 Dec 95 06:10:58 GMT) MPEG-FAQ: multimedia compression [*/*] This is the summary about the ISO video and audioformats MPEG 1, 2 and 4 From: phade@cs.tu-berlin.de (Frank Gadegast) Posted: bimonthly (9 Jun 1995 10:52:25 GMT) Readers: 48000 (1.1%) {95%} Mesgs per month/day: 1021/34 {67%} Crossposting: 23% {66%} Megs per month/day: 23.3/0.777 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.19 alt.binaries.pictures.animals Pictures of all types of animals. Readers: 5400 (0.2%) {22%} Mesgs per month/day: 795/ {60%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 40.8/1.360 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 27% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.90 alt.binaries.pictures.anime Images from Japanese animation. Readers: 13000 (0.4%) {58%} Mesgs per month/day: 1528/51 {77%} Crossposting: 8% {35%} Megs per month/day: 52.0/1.733 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.10 alt.binaries.pictures.arts.bodyart Use alt.binaries.bodyart instead. Readers: 2700 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 73/2 Crossposting: 35% Megs per month/day: 1.6/0.053 Sites reciving this Group: 11% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.binaries.pictures.ascii Pictures composed of ASCII characters. FAQ - ASCII Art Questions & Answers (* - *) what ASCII art is - why and what it's used for - types of ASCII art how to use FTP, Gopher, WWW - how to save, 'uudecode' and uncompress copyright info - how to make big letters and gray scale pictures how to put an animation in your .plan - info on posting ASCII art how to make sigs - how to automatically add a sig to posts and email how to make and view ASCII art - where to get art and tools - more From: boba@wwa.com (Bob Allison) Posted: Weekly (21 Nov 1995 07:44:21 -0600) Readers: 15000 (0.4%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 146/5 {24%} Crossposting: 45% {84%} Megs per month/day: 0.7/0.023 {48%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.binaries.pictures.astro Very black pictures. Readers: 8000 (0.3%) {37%} Mesgs per month/day: 715/24 {57%} Crossposting: 4% {21%} Megs per month/day: 18.0/0.600 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.56 alt.binaries.pictures.black.erotic.females Use a.b.p.erotica.black.females. Readers: 1400 (0.2%) {1%} Mesgs per month/day: 727/24 {57%} Crossposting: 13% {48%} Megs per month/day: 24.1/0.803 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 9% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.50 alt.binaries.pictures.bodyart Graphics of body stylings. Readers: 2000 (0.1%) {3%} Mesgs per month/day: 237/8 {33%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 6.7/0.223 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 14% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.43 alt.binaries.pictures.boys GIFs, JPEGs, et cetera of boys. Readers: 2700 (0.2%) {5%} Mesgs per month/day: 2462/82 {86%} Crossposting: 2% {15%} Megs per month/day: 138.2/4.60 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 17% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 7.90 alt.binaries.pictures.cartoons Images from animated cartoons. Readers: 27000 (0.7%) {83%} Mesgs per month/day: 2392/80 {86%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 114.2/3.80 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 41% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.60 alt.binaries.pictures.celebrities Unrated pictures of famous people. An unmoderated group to carry postings of encoded pictures featuring famous people, which do not fit into other pictures groups, i.e. people that are not supermodels or porn stars. Since this group is intended as a companion group to alt.binaries.pictures.misc and not abp.erotica, pictures in this group should be G rated, i.e. do not include nudity. Pictures of famous nude people still should go to alt.binaries.pictures.erotica*. If any nude pictures are posted, they should carry a note of that in the subject and the description. Crosspostings between this group and alt.binaries.pictures.misc are not incourged, since abp.misc is supposed to take anything that doesn't fit in other groups. Crosspostings between this group and abps are acceptable, if the subject fits into both groups. All discussion related to postings in alt.binaries.pictures.celebrities should go to alt.binaries.pictures.d. A .d group specifically for the group will not be created. To assure this, all posters should set the Followup-To field to alt.binaries.pictures.d. Discussions about the people portrayed in pictures posted in the group should best take place in the appropriate groups for each celebrity, e.g. alt.fan.*, alt.tv.*, rec.music.*, etc. Readers: 22000 (0.7%) {77%} Mesgs per month/day: 5299/177 {96%} Crossposting: 31% {75%} Megs per month/day: 79.3/2.643 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.00 alt.binaries.pictures.children Pictures of children. Readers: 1700 (0.1%) {1%} Mesgs per month/day: 863/29 {62%} Crossposting: 15% {52%} Megs per month/day: 49.4/1.647 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 12% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.20 alt.binaries.pictures.d Discussions about picture postings. AOL Binaries FAQ Part */* From: lesjones@usit.net (Les Jones) Posted: every other Friday (Mon, 24 Jul 1995 10:21:45 -0400) alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - General Etiquette alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - General info alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - OS specific info From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: every two weeks (20 Jan 1996 01:30:47 GMT) Graphic Utilities' Site & Version FAQ v.* This article mentions where many graphic utilities can be found, and the types of files each utility handles. Platforms include DOS, Macintosh, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95, and X-Windows. From: stark@iastate.edu (Brian D. Stark) Posted: every 21 days (8 Dec 95 06:10:58 GMT) MPEG-FAQ: multimedia compression [*/*] This is the summary about the ISO video and audioformats MPEG 1, 2 and 4 From: phade@cs.tu-berlin.de (Frank Gadegast) Posted: bimonthly (9 Jun 1995 10:52:25 GMT) JPEG image compression FAQ, part */2 General questions and answers about JPEG From: tgl@netcom.com (Tom Lane) Posted: every 14 days (Sun, 7 Jan 1996 20:42:24 GMT) Readers: 58000 (1.0%) {97%} Mesgs per month/day: 934/31 {64%} Crossposting: 63% {93%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 56% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.binaries.pictures.dorks Geek High's Continual Online Yearbook. Readers: 1700 (0.2%) {1%} Mesgs per month/day: 121/4 {21%} Crossposting: 1% {12%} Megs per month/day: 1.6/0.053 {68%} Sites reciving this Group: 11% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica Gigabytes of copyright violations. AOL Binaries FAQ Part */* From: lesjones@usit.net (Les Jones) Posted: every other Friday (Mon, 24 Jul 1995 10:21:45 -0400) THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) Readers: 170000 (3.7%) {99%} Mesgs per month/day: 18619/621 {99%} Crossposting: 25% {69%} Megs per month/day: 829.6/27.6 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.00 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.amateur.d Amateur subjects/photographers. Readers: 4700 (0.2%) {17%} Mesgs per month/day: 1136/38 {69%} Crossposting: 83% {97%} Megs per month/day: 3.0/0.100 {81%} Sites reciving this Group: 20% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.12 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.amateur.female Amateur subjects/photographers. Readers: 20000 (0.9%) {74%} Mesgs per month/day: 6042/201 {97%} Crossposting: 28% {72%} Megs per month/day: 162.9/5.43 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 23% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.70 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.amateur.male Amateur subjects/photographers. Readers: 4400 (0.2%) {15%} Mesgs per month/day: 1661/55 {78%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 38.9/1.297 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 20% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.60 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.anime Anime erotica - "Ecchi"/"Hentai"/"H". Readers: 11000 (0.5%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 2940/98 {89%} Crossposting: 10% {40%} Megs per month/day: 133.0/4.43 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 21% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.40 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.bestiality Pictures of sex with animals. Readers: 11000 (0.5%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 1510/50 {76%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 26.9/0.897 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 21% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.47 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.blondes Copyright violations featuring blondes. THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) Readers: 73000 (1.9%) {98%} Mesgs per month/day: 5066/169 {95%} Crossposting: 50% {87%} Megs per month/day: 90.1/3.003 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.42 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.bondage Bondage and S&M-related erotic images. Readers: 14000 (0.6%) {61%} Mesgs per month/day: 4644/155 {95%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 255.9/8.53 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 22% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.70 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.breasts Pictures of mammalian protruberances. Readers: 11000 (0.6%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 5113/170 {95%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 198.9/6.63 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 18% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.00 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.cartoons Copyright violations featuring toons. Readers: 21000 (0.8%) {75%} Mesgs per month/day: 3347/112 {91%} Crossposting: 23% {66%} Megs per month/day: 137.7/4.59 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 26% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.50 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.cheerleaders Gimme a B..R..E..A..K. Readers: 1600 (0.1%) {1%} Mesgs per month/day: 1296/43 {73%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 31.9/1.063 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 10% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.90 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.d Discussing erotic copyright violations. AOL Binaries FAQ Part */* From: lesjones@usit.net (Les Jones) Posted: every other Friday (Mon, 24 Jul 1995 10:21:45 -0400) alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - General Etiquette alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - General info alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - OS specific info From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: every two weeks (20 Jan 1996 01:30:47 GMT) THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) JPEG image compression FAQ, part */2 General questions and answers about JPEG From: tgl@netcom.com (Tom Lane) Posted: every 14 days (Sun, 7 Jan 1996 20:42:24 GMT) Readers: 55000 (1.2%) {96%} Mesgs per month/day: 1946/65 {82%} Crossposting: 79% {97%} Megs per month/day: 2.2/0.073 {75%} Sites reciving this Group: 44% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.female Copyright violations featuring females. THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) Readers: 88000 (2.2%) {99%} Mesgs per month/day: 11218/374 {99%} Crossposting: 46% {85%} Megs per month/day: 375.9/12.5 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 40% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.50 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.fetish Fetishistic, exotic, erotic images. Readers: 13000 (0.6%) {58%} Mesgs per month/day: 3697/123 {92%} Crossposting: 23% {66%} Megs per month/day: 100.4/3.34 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 21% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.50 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.furry Erotic furry images. Readers: 11000 (0.4%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 1118/37 {69%} Crossposting: 53% {88%} Megs per month/day: 11.4/0.380 {96%} Sites reciving this Group: 24% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.23 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.gaymen Explicit pictures of gay men. Readers: 2600 (0.2%) {5%} Mesgs per month/day: 1785/ {80%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 44.4/1.480 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 17% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.60 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.latina Latina women. Readers: 3400 (0.3%) {8%} Mesgs per month/day: 765/ {59%} Crossposting: 29% {73%} Megs per month/day: 15.7/0.523 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 11% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.47 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.male Copyright violations featuring males. THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) Readers: 33000 (0.8%) {88%} Mesgs per month/day: 8433/281 {99%} Crossposting: 15% {52%} Megs per month/day: 293.6/9.78 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 40% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.20 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.orientals Copyright violations featuring Asians. THE "WHAT/WHERE/WHY/HOW" FOR PICTURES (info on picture decoding!) This posting tells you where to access the alt.binaries.pictures FAQ, which in turn details all of the procedures and programs necessary to decode and view the pictures posted in the alt.binaries.pictures hierarchy. From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: unknown (Sat, 27 Jan 1996 09:30:19 GMT) Readers: 57000 (1.6%) {96%} Mesgs per month/day: 6346/212 {97%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 386.8/12.8 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.20 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.pornstar Copyright violations of porn stars. Readers: 4900 (0.4%) {19%} Mesgs per month/day: 3977/133 {93%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 161.5/5.38 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 11% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.40 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.redheads Erotic images of redheads. Readers: 4700 (0.4%) {17%} Mesgs per month/day: 1534/51 {77%} Crossposting: 37% {80%} Megs per month/day: 27.7/0.923 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 10% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.56 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.teen Teens, should be above age of consent. Readers: 14000 (0.8%) {61%} Mesgs per month/day: 6252/208 {97%} Crossposting: 33% {77%} Megs per month/day: 170.8/5.69 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 18% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.00 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.teen.d Teens, should be above age of consent. Readers: 2200 (0.1%) {3%} Mesgs per month/day: 245/8 {33%} Crossposting: 69% {94%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 15% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.teen.female Teens, above age of consent. Readers: 3700 (0.4%) {10%} Mesgs per month/day: 3189/106 {90%} Crossposting: 32% {76%} Megs per month/day: 62.3/2.077 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 9% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.50 alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.teen.male Teens, above age of consent. Readers: 1500 (0.1%) {1%} Mesgs per month/day: 2582/86 {87%} Crossposting: 39% {81%} Megs per month/day: 101.3/3.37 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 10% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 6.20 alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art.d Discussion of the fine-art binaries. (Moderated) Moderated by: Laurence Leff Submissions to: artcomp@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu Requests to: mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - General Etiquette alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - General info alt.binaries.pictures FAQ - OS specific info From: deej@cadence.com (Jim Howard) Posted: every two weeks (20 Jan 1996 01:30:47 GMT) fine art digitized groups general info, welcome and FAQ We are distributed fine art electronically throughout USENET-land! From: mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Dr. Laurence Leff) Posted: monthly (26 Jan 1996 03:03:03 -0600) Readers: 19000 (0.5%) {72%} Mesgs per month/day: 11/0 {4%} Crossposting: 64% {93%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art.digitized Art from conventional media. (Moderated) Moderated by: Laurence Leff Submissions to: artcomp@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu Requests to: mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu fine art digitized groups general info, welcome and FAQ We are distributed fine art electronically throughout USENET-land! From: mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Dr. Laurence Leff) Posted: monthly (26 Jan 1996 03:03:03 -0600) Readers: 16000 (0.4%) {65%} Mesgs per month/day: 6/0 {3%} Crossposting: 33% {77%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art.graphics Art created on computers. (Moderated) Moderated by: Laurence Leff mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu Submissions to: artcomp@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu fine art digitized groups general info, welcome and FAQ We are distributed fine art electronically throughout USENET-land! From: mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Dr. Laurence Leff) Posted: monthly (26 Jan 1996 03:03:03 -0600) Readers: 18000 (0.4%) {70%} Mesgs per month/day: 47/2 {12%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 1.9/0.063 {72%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.binaries.pictures.fractals Cheaper just to send the program parameters. Readers: 24000 (0.5%) {80%} Mesgs per month/day: 897/30 {63%} Crossposting: 1% {12%} Megs per month/day: 29.5/0.983 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.52 alt.binaries.pictures.furry Originaly funny animal art. Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {55%} Mesgs per month/day: 328/11 {39%} Crossposting: 22% {64%} Megs per month/day: 7.1/0.237 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.19 alt.binaries.pictures.girlfriend Pictures of girlfriends. Readers: 4200 (0.3%) {14%} Mesgs per month/day: 2082/69 {83%} Crossposting: 74% {95%} Megs per month/day: 11.3/0.377 {96%} Sites reciving this Group: 15% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.38 alt.binaries.pictures.girlfriends Commercially controverisal group. Readers: 12000 (0.5%) {55%} Mesgs per month/day: 3693/123 {92%} Crossposting: 57% {90%} Megs per month/day: 37.6/1.253 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 22% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.64 alt.binaries.pictures.lesbians Images of women who love women. Readers: 2500 (0.2%) {4%} Mesgs per month/day: 1539/51 {77%} Crossposting: 54% {89%} Megs per month/day: 36.0/1.200 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 11% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.40 alt.binaries.pictures.lingerie As if Victoria's Secret isn't frequent enough. Readers: 4000 (0.3%) {12%} Mesgs per month/day: 981/33 {65%} Crossposting: 62% {92%} Megs per month/day: 7.1/0.237 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 14% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.22 alt.binaries.pictures.misc Have we saturated the network yet? Graphic Utilities' Site & Version FAQ v.* This article mentions where many graphic utilities can be found, and the types of files each utility handles. Platforms include DOS, Macintosh, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95, and X-Windows. From: stark@iastate.edu (Brian D. Stark) Posted: every 21 days (8 Dec 95 06:10:58 GMT) Readers: 66000 (1.3%) {97%} Mesgs per month/day: 4240/141 {94%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 159.2/5.30 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 51% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.10 alt.binaries.pictures.nudism Images featuring nudists. Readers: 12000 (0.5%) {55%} Mesgs per month/day: 2793/93 {88%} Crossposting: 52% {88%} Megs per month/day: 38.3/1.277 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 23% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.67 alt.binaries.pictures.supermodels Yet more copyright violations. Readers: 74000 (1.8%) {98%} Mesgs per month/day: 9762/325 {99%} Crossposting: 28% {72%} Megs per month/day: 177.1/5.90 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.90 alt.binaries.pictures.tasteless Eccchh, that last one was *sick*. Readers: 56000 (1.3%) {96%} Mesgs per month/day: 2318/77 {85%} Crossposting: 44% {84%} Megs per month/day: 23.7/0.790 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.16 alt.binaries.pictures.teen-idols Pictures of the hunks of tomorrow. Readers: 3000 (0.2%) {6%} Mesgs per month/day: 2236/75 {84%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 84.9/2.830 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 15% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.80 alt.binaries.pictures.utilities Posting of pictures-related utilities. AOL Binaries FAQ Part */* From: lesjones@usit.net (Les Jones) Posted: every other Friday (Mon, 24 Jul 1995 10:21:45 -0400) Graphic Utilities' Site & Version FAQ v.* This article mentions where many graphic utilities can be found, and the types of files each utility handles. Platforms include DOS, Macintosh, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95, and X-Windows. From: stark@iastate.edu (Brian D. Stark) Posted: every 21 days (8 Dec 95 06:10:58 GMT) MPEG-FAQ: multimedia compression [*/*] This is the summary about the ISO video and audioformats MPEG 1, 2 and 4 From: phade@cs.tu-berlin.de (Frank Gadegast) Posted: bimonthly (9 Jun 1995 10:52:25 GMT) JPEG image compression FAQ, part */2 General questions and answers about JPEG From: tgl@netcom.com (Tom Lane) Posted: every 14 days (Sun, 7 Jan 1996 20:42:24 GMT) Readers: 54000 (1.1%) {96%} Mesgs per month/day: 2251/75 {85%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 61.6/2.053 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.51 alt.binaries.pictures.vehicles Images of vehicles. Readers: 3700 (0.2%) {10%} Mesgs per month/day: 732/24 {57%} Crossposting: 4% {21%} Megs per month/day: 22.9/0.763 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.10 alt.binaries.slack Sounds and pictures of J.R. "Bob" Dobbs. Readers: 2300 (0.1%) {4%} Mesgs per month/day: 133/4 {23%} Crossposting: 42% {83%} Megs per month/day: 2.2/0.073 {75%} Sites reciving this Group: 18% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.16 alt.binaries.sounds.cartoons Sounds from copyrighted animated shows. Readers: 5400 (0.2%) {22%} Mesgs per month/day: 1549/52 {77%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 72.5/2.417 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 25% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 3.00 alt.binaries.sounds.d Sounding off. AOL Binaries FAQ Part */* From: lesjones@usit.net (Les Jones) Posted: every other Friday (Mon, 24 Jul 1995 10:21:45 -0400) FAQ: Audio File Formats (part * of *) Changes to: FAQ: Audio File Formats From: guido@cwi.nl (Guido van Rossum) Posted: monthly (Mon, 1 Aug 1994 08:45:41 GMT) Readers: 28000 (0.6%) {84%} Mesgs per month/day: 223/7 {31%} Crossposting: 50% {87%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.binaries.sounds.erotica Uhh Uhh Uhh Uhhhhhhhhhhhh. Ooh. Readers: 15000 (0.5%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 1253/42 {72%} Crossposting: 56% {90%} Megs per month/day: 48.1/1.603 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 29% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.86 alt.binaries.sounds.midi MIDI binaries. Midi files/software archives on the Internet This posting contains ftp and mail-based archives on the Internet From: piet@cs.ruu.nl (Piet van Oostrum) Posted: monthly (3 Jan 1996 10:47:28 GMT) Computer Music bibliography This is a bibliography on synthesizers, midi, computer and electronic music From: piet@cs.ruu.nl (Piet van Oostrum) Posted: monthly (3 Jan 1996 10:47:31 GMT) Readers: 14000 (0.4%) {60%} Mesgs per month/day: 3705/ {92%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 54.3/1.810 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.20 alt.binaries.sounds.misc Digitized audio adventures. FAQ: Audio File Formats (part * of *) Changes to: FAQ: Audio File Formats From: guido@cwi.nl (Guido van Rossum) Posted: monthly (Mon, 1 Aug 1994 08:45:41 GMT) Readers: 39000 (0.8%) {92%} Mesgs per month/day: 1395/ {75%} Crossposting: 29% {73%} Megs per month/day: 62.9/2.097 {98%} Sites reciving this Group: 48% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.69 alt.binaries.sounds.mods MODs and related sound formats. alt.binaries.sounds.mods FAQ v* part */* This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) about mods, i.e. digital sound modules. Read this before posting to alt.binaries.sounds.mods From: jester@rbg.informatik.th-darmstadt.de (Tobias Reckhard) Posted: every 14 days (18 Dec 1995 10:28:21 GMT) Readers: 15000 (0.4%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 2327/78 {85%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 75.9/2.530 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.60 alt.binaries.sounds.movies Sounds from copyrighted movies. Readers: 17000 (0.5%) {68%} Mesgs per month/day: 3221/107 {90%} Crossposting: 3% {18%} Megs per month/day: 128.4/4.28 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 2.40 alt.binaries.sounds.music Music samples in MOD/669 format. Midi files/software archives on the Internet This posting contains ftp and mail-based archives on the Internet From: piet@cs.ruu.nl (Piet van Oostrum) Posted: monthly (3 Jan 1996 10:47:28 GMT) Readers: 22000 (0.5%) {77%} Mesgs per month/day: 5217/174 {96%} Crossposting: 3% {18%} Megs per month/day: 266.8/8.89 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 4.70 alt.binaries.sounds.tv Sounds from copyrighted television shows. Readers: 14000 (0.4%) {60%} Mesgs per month/day: 3667/122 {92%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 182.3/6.07 {99%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 4.20 alt.binaries.sounds.utilities Sound utilities. Readers: 12000 (0.4%) {55%} Mesgs per month/day: 619/21 {53%} Crossposting: 11% {43%} Megs per month/day: 7.1/0.237 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.19 alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc D00DZ in favour of pirating PC software. Readers: 4600 (0.2%) {17%} Mesgs per month/day: 19565/652 {99%} Crossposting: 2% {15%} Megs per month/day: 1364.4/45. {100%} Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 51.00 alt.birthright Birthright Party propaganda. Readers: 7800 (0.2%) {36%} Mesgs per month/day: 75/ {16%} Crossposting: 31% {75%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bitch.pork Flames in a particular vein. Readers: 6700 (0.3%) {30%} Mesgs per month/day: 90/3 {18%} Crossposting: 62% {92%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 25% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bitterness No matter what it's for, you know how it'll turn out. Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 1796/60 {80%} Crossposting: 24% {67%} Megs per month/day: 2.4/0.080 {77%} Sites reciving this Group: 45% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.bogus.group In alt? Who do you think you are to say so? Readers: 4500 (0.1%) {15%} Mesgs per month/day: 77/3 {16%} Crossposting: 85% {98%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.bonsai Little trees and battle screams. Readers: 10000 (0.2%) {47%} Mesgs per month/day: 161/5 {26%} Crossposting: 47% {85%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 46% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.books.anne-rice The Vampire Thermostat. Anne Rice FAQ This posting answers questions that both old and new fans of Anne Rice have about her and her work. It provides information that's useful for both newsgroups and for talking with other fans in general. From: Laura Ann Posted: monthly (Fri, 26 Jan 1996 02:40:38 -0500) Readers: 16000 (0.3%) {65%} Mesgs per month/day: 3128/104 {90%} Crossposting: 4% {21%} Megs per month/day: 8.0/0.267 {94%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.21 alt.books.beatgeneration Beat authors, Burroughs, Kerouac, etc. Readers: 3300 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 310/10 Crossposting: 1% Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 Sites reciving this Group: 19% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.books.deryni Katherine Kurtz's books, especially the Deryni series. Readers: 8400 (0.2%) {39%} Mesgs per month/day: 202/7 {30%} Crossposting: 29% {73%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 44% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.books.isaac-asimov Fans of the late SF/science author Isaac Asimov. Isaac Asimov FAQ, Part */* This document answers frequently asked questions about Isaac From: John_Jenkins@taligent.com (John H. Jenkins) Posted: monthly (Fri, 05 Jan 1996 02:27:06 -0800) Readers: 11000 (0.2%) {50%} Mesgs per month/day: 422/14 {44%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 45% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.books.m-lackey Author Mercedes Lackey and her books. Recommended Fantasy Authors List - Part */* Listing of fantasy authors recommended by readers of the alt.fan.eddings newsgroup. Contains descriptive listings, forthcoming titles, book news, and numbers of recommendations. From: Amy Sheldon Posted: monthly (10 Jan 1996 00:05:19 GMT) Readers: 4600 (0.1%) {16%} Mesgs per month/day: 1110/37 {69%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 1.6/0.053 {68%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.books.reviews "If you want to know how it turns out, read it!". FAQ for rec.arts.books.reviews (*) From: brock@ucsub.colorado.edu Posted: monthly (27 Dec 1995 04:44:31 GMT) Readers: 23000 (0.5%) {79%} Mesgs per month/day: 1735/58 {79%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 2.2/0.073 {75%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.books.stephen-king The works of horror writer Stephen King. Readers: 6400 (0.2%) {28%} Mesgs per month/day: 1857/62 {81%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 2.5/0.083 {78%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.13 alt.books.technical Discussion of technical books. FAQ for rec.arts.books.reviews (*) From: brock@ucsub.colorado.edu Posted: monthly (27 Dec 1995 04:44:31 GMT) Book review index From: roberts@mukluk.hq.decus.ca (Rob Slade, Social Convener to the Net) Posted: sporadically, generally twice a year (6 Dec 95 23:03:47 GMT) Unofficial Internet Book List (version *) List of books published about the Internet, its uses, users, tools, resources, culture and lore. From: savetz@northcoast.com (Kevin Savetz) Posted: twice a month (19 Nov 1995 03:00:17 -0800) [misc.books.technical] A Concise Guide to UNIX Books A list of recommended books and documents on Unix and related areas From: sko@helix.net (Samuel Ko) Posted: monthly (4 Jun 1994 04:46:52 -0500) Readers: 21000 (0.4%) {75%} Mesgs per month/day: 368/12 {42%} Crossposting: 37% {80%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 53% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.books.tom-clancy The group for discusson of Mr. Techno-Thriller. Tom Clancy FAQ: Introduction Tom Clancy FAQ: Books Tom Clancy FAQ: Movies This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) about the alt.fan.tom-clancy and alt.books.tom-clancy newsgroups, posting etiquette and information about Tom Clancy. This posting, together with the Books and Movies post ings, should be read by anyone wishing to post to either of the newsgroups. From: chrishaw@merle.acns.nwu.edu (Geoff Gass) Posted: monthly (Wed, 22 Feb 1995 21:30:35 GMT) Readers: 3500 (0.1%) {8%} Mesgs per month/day: 973/32 {65%} Crossposting: 11% {43%} Megs per month/day: 1.7/0.057 {69%} Sites reciving this Group: 31% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.13 alt.boomerang The angular throwing club, not the Eddie Murphy flick. Readers: 8700 (0.2%) {40%} Mesgs per month/day: 144/5 {24%} Crossposting: 10% {40%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.brother-jed The born-again minister touring US campuses. Readers: 8600 (0.2%) {40%} Mesgs per month/day: 180/6 {28%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 51% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.buddha.short.fat.guy Religion. And not religion. Both. Neither. alt.buddha.short.fat.guy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Celebrating a prominent religious figure who really exists, plus El Dupree. From: Alf the Poet Posted: irregular (Thu, 20 Jul 95 22:17:48 GMT) alt.buddha.short.fat.guy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part */* Celebrating a prominent religious figure who really exists, plus El Dupree. From: Alf the Poet Posted: variable (Mon, 08 Jan 96 20:12:41 GMT) Readers: 9000 (0.2%) {42%} Mesgs per month/day: 2095/70 {83%} Crossposting: 28% {72%} Megs per month/day: 2.3/0.077 {76%} Sites reciving this Group: 44% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.business.import-export Business aspects of international trade. Readers: 4100 (0.1%) {13%} Mesgs per month/day: 4434/148 {94%} Crossposting: 22% {64%} Megs per month/day: 6.8/0.227 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 32% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.48 alt.business.misc All aspects of commerce. Advertising on the Internet FAQ From: abosley@strangelove.com (Aneurin Bosley) Posted: monthly () Readers: 21000 (0.4%) {75%} Mesgs per month/day: 8239/275 {98%} Crossposting: 32% {76%} Megs per month/day: 11.0/0.367 {95%} Sites reciving this Group: 46% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.22 alt.business.multi-level Multi-level (network) marketing businesses. alt.business.multi-level FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Discusses Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), also known as Network Marketing. From: fritz@sde.hp.com (Gary Fritz) Posted: monthly (3 Jan 1996 04:25:37 GMT) Readers: 17000 (0.3%) {67%} Mesgs per month/day: 5023/167 {95%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 10.0/0.333 {95%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.27 alt.cable-tv.re-regulate Debating regulation of cable television. Readers: 6200 (0.2%) {27%} Mesgs per month/day: 165/ {26%} Crossposting: 43% {83%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 37% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.cad Computer Aided Design. Readers: 20000 (0.4%) {74%} Mesgs per month/day: 525/ {49%} Crossposting: 24% {67%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 54% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.cad.autocad CAD as practiced by customers of Autodesk. Readers: 19000 (0.3%) {71%} Mesgs per month/day: 1142/38 {70%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 1.2/0.040 {60%} Sites reciving this Group: 56% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.california The state and the state of mind. Readers: 21000 (0.4%) {75%} Mesgs per month/day: 1361/45 {74%} Crossposting: 19% {60%} Megs per month/day: 1.9/0.063 {72%} Sites reciving this Group: 54% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.callahans Callahan's bar for puns and fellowship. ADMIN: A Guide to Subject-Line Keywords in alt.callahans list and explanation of keywords, 95jan19 From: mar@physics.su.OZ.AU (David Mar) Posted: 2 weeks (15 Jan 1996 01:13:57 GMT) ADMIN: Flames. how we control flames in callahans From: mar@physics.su.OZ.AU (David Mar) Posted: weekly (10 Jan 1996 01:00:28 GMT) alt.callahans ADMIN: Allabout Callahan's, Part * of * This file explains Allabout the newsgroup alt.callahans From: mar@physics.su.oz.au (David Mar) Posted: Monthly (24 Dec 1995 01:00:04 GMT) alt.callahans ADMIN: New Patron's Guide to Posting, Part * of 2 netiquette & net-use guide for new patrons of alt.callahans From: mar@physics.su.OZ.AU (David Mar) Posted: 2 weeks (15 Jan 1996 01:08:15 GMT) Readers: 28000 (0.5%) {84%} Mesgs per month/day: 3796/127 {93%} Crossposting: 2% {15%} Megs per month/day: 6.7/0.223 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 56% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.12 alt.captain.sarcastic For the captain's minions. Readers: 6400 (0.2%) {28%} Mesgs per month/day: 120/4 {21%} Crossposting: 13% {48%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 35% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.cascade Art or litter, you decide. Readers: 11000 (0.2%) {50%} Mesgs per month/day: 714/24 {57%} Crossposting: 78% {96%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.cd-rom Discussions of optical storage media. alt.cd-rom FAQ Frequently asked questions about CD-ROMs From: rab@cdrom.com Posted: monthly (14 Mar 1994 16:58:38 GMT) PC-Clone Hardware Newsgroup Pointer Newsgroup subject pointer for PC-clone hardware From: grohol@alpha.acast.nova.edu (John M. Grohol) Posted: every 2 weeks (3 Jan 1996 07:23:20 GMT) Gatewayed to cdrom-l@uccvma.ucop.edu. Readers: 51000 (0.8%) {95%} Mesgs per month/day: 1836/61 {81%} Crossposting: 16% {54%} Megs per month/day: 2.8/0.093 {80%} Sites reciving this Group: 62% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.cd-rom.reviews Reviews of various published things available on CD-ROM. Readers: 15000 (0.4%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 579/19 {52%} Crossposting: 26% {69%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.celebrities Famous people and their sycophants. Readers: 13000 (0.4%) {58%} Mesgs per month/day: 1106/37 {69%} Crossposting: 30% {74%} Megs per month/day: 1.8/0.060 {71%} Sites reciving this Group: 34% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.cellular-phone-tech Brilliant telephony mind blows netnews naming. Readers: 5900 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 1133/38 Crossposting: 4% Megs per month/day: 1.5/0.050 Sites reciving this Group: 27% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.censorship Discussion about restricting speech/press. Libernet: an electronic forum From: fagin@coos.dartmouth.edu (Barry S. Fagin) Posted: approximately every two months (23 Jan 1995 23:16:55 GMT) How to Receive Banned Newsgroups FAQ (*/*/*) This is a list of frequently-asked questions (and answers) about how to get banned newsgroups. From: j-gebis@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu (Joseph J Gebis) Posted: once a month, near the middle of the month (1 Dec 1994 05:28:55 GMT) krunk FAQ [*/*] From: toastman@armory.com (Powdered Toast Man) Posted: unknown () Readers: 33000 (0.6%) {88%} Mesgs per month/day: 4813/160 {95%} Crossposting: 56% {90%} Megs per month/day: 5.9/0.197 {91%} Sites reciving this Group: 59% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.cereal Breakfast cereals and their (m)ilk. Readers: 9700 (0.2%) {44%} Mesgs per month/day: 559/19 {51%} Crossposting: 26% {69%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.cesium College Educated Students in Universal Mainland. Readers: 6400 (0.1%) {28%} Mesgs per month/day: 71/2 {16%} Crossposting: 22% {64%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 44% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.chess.bdg The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. Readers: 6200 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 30/1 Crossposting: 4% Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 Sites reciving this Group: 23% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.chess.ics The Internet Chess Server @valkyries.andrew.cmu.edu. Readers: 3900 (0.1%) {11%} Mesgs per month/day: 423/14 {45%} Crossposting: 14% {50%} Megs per month/day: 0.9/0.030 {53%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.child-support Raising children in a split family. Readers: 14000 (0.3%) {60%} Mesgs per month/day: 3720/124 {93%} Crossposting: 58% {90%} Megs per month/day: 4.5/0.150 {87%} Sites reciving this Group: 55% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.16 alt.chinchilla The nature of chinchilla farming in America today. Readers: 5500 (0.1%) {22%} Mesgs per month/day: 226/8 {32%} Crossposting: 4% {21%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 41% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.chinese.computing Discussion group for Chinese computing. Readers: 6700 (0.2%) {30%} Mesgs per month/day: 525/ {49%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 1.3/0.043 {63%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.chinese.text Postings in Chinese; Chinese language software. [INFO] How to Read Chinese Text on Usenet: FAQ for alt.chinese.text [INFO] Appendix 1 to Alt.Chinese.Text FAQ: Network Rules & Etiquette From: "Ya-Gui Wei" Posted: monthly (17 Jan 1996 04:11:12 GMT) FAQ About Chinese Newsgroups From: Pei@Mordor.com (Ming Pei) Posted: bi-weekly () Readers: 24000 (0.5%) {80%} Mesgs per month/day: 5302/177 {96%} Crossposting: 3% {18%} Megs per month/day: 19.3/0.643 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 51% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.37 alt.chinese.text.big5 Posting in Chinese[BIG 5]. Chinese BIG5 environment: FAQ of alt.chinese.text.big5 From: sycheng@csie.nctu.edu.tw (Hsiao-Yang Cheng) Posted: monthly (25 Apr 1994 07:46:40 GMT) Readers: 15000 (0.3%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 1185/ {71%} Crossposting: 14% {50%} Megs per month/day: 4.0/0.133 {86%} Sites reciving this Group: 46% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.11 alt.christnet Gathering place for Christian ministers and users. Readers: 9500 (0.3%) {44%} Mesgs per month/day: 4566/152 {94%} Crossposting: 56% {90%} Megs per month/day: 6.3/0.210 {91%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.23 alt.christnet.bible Bible discussion and research. Readers: 5500 (0.2%) {22%} Mesgs per month/day: 2503/83 {87%} Crossposting: 52% {88%} Megs per month/day: 3.8/0.127 {85%} Sites reciving this Group: 32% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.20 alt.christnet.christianlife How to live what Christians believe. Readers: 3300 (0.1%) {7%} Mesgs per month/day: 1027/34 {67%} Crossposting: 60% {91%} Megs per month/day: 1.1/0.037 {58%} Sites reciving this Group: 27% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.christnet.evangelical Some aspect of evangelism. Readers: 4300 (0.1%) {14%} Mesgs per month/day: 866/29 {62%} Crossposting: 73% {95%} Megs per month/day: 0.7/0.023 {48%} Sites reciving this Group: 30% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.05 alt.christnet.hypocrisy "Vengeance is mine!" sayeth jfurr. Readers: 3400 (0.1%) {8%} Mesgs per month/day: 293/10 {37%} Crossposting: 88% {98%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 29% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.christnet.philosophy Philosophical implications of Christianity. Readers: 4000 (0.1%) {12%} Mesgs per month/day: 1344/45 {73%} Crossposting: 84% {98%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 30% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.christnet.second-coming.real-soon-now It could happen. Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 1/*, Introduction Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 2/*, Cast and Characters Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 3/*, The Antichrist Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 4/*, Time of Troubles Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 5/*, Scientific Achievements Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 6/*, World War III Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 7/*, The Earth Shift Prophecies of Nostradamus: part 8/*, "Grab bag" From: nanomius@netcom.com Posted: every 21 days (20 Jan 1996 01:29:20 GMT) Readers: 3600 (0.1%) {9%} Mesgs per month/day: 895/30 {63%} Crossposting: 74% {95%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.christnet.sex Some of them still do that, you know. Readers: 5100 (0.2%) {20%} Mesgs per month/day: 1215/ {71%} Crossposting: 48% {86%} Megs per month/day: 1.7/0.057 {69%} Sites reciving this Group: 26% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.christnet.theology The distinctives of God of Christian theology. Readers: 4600 (0.1%) {16%} Mesgs per month/day: 1627/54 {78%} Crossposting: 86% {98%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 30% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.clearing.technology Traumatic Incident Reduction and Clearing. Gatewayed to clear-l@vm.ucs.ualberta.ca. Readers: 8100 (0.2%) {37%} Mesgs per month/day: 485/16 {48%} Crossposting: 30% {74%} Megs per month/day: 1.9/0.063 {72%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.09 alt.clothing.lingerie The special secrets under wraps. Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {55%} Mesgs per month/day: 1121/37 {69%} Crossposting: 15% {52%} Megs per month/day: 1.8/0.060 {71%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.05 alt.co-evolution The Whole Earth Review and associated lifestyles. Readers: 4100 (0.1%) {12%} Mesgs per month/day: 23/1 {8%} Crossposting: 36% {79%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 39% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.co-ops Discussion about co-operatives. Co-operatives--Frequently Asked Questions Information about democratically run businesses, including worker co-ops, consumer co-ops, intentional communities, and communes From: james.kulczycki@canrem.com Posted: every couple of months (Fri, 27 May 1994 14:26:41 GMT) Readers: 19000 (0.3%) {71%} Mesgs per month/day: 118/4 {21%} Crossposting: 23% {66%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 56% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.cobol Relationship between programming and stone axes. Readers: 17000 (0.3%) {67%} Mesgs per month/day: 93/3 {18%} Crossposting: 8% {35%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.coffee Another group worshipping caffeine. Coffee Resources Guide From: tim@ins.infonet.net (Tim Nemec) Posted: semi-monthly (3 Jun 1994 23:44:25 GMT) Coffee and Caffeine's Frequently Asked Questions All you wanted to know about caffeinated beverages From: alopez-o@neumann.uwaterloo.ca (Alex Lopez-Ortiz) Posted: every two weeks (Thu, 25 Jan 1996 01:25:53 GMT) Readers: 11000 (0.3%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 1070/36 {68%} Crossposting: 18% {58%} Megs per month/day: 1.1/0.037 {58%} Sites reciving this Group: 39% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.collecting.autographs WOW! You got Pete Rose's? What about Kibo's? alt.collecting.autographs FAQ From: erager@primenet.com (Eric Rager) Posted: unknown (19 Jan 1996 18:13:01 -0700) Readers: 7700 (0.2%) {35%} Mesgs per month/day: 1622/54 {78%} Crossposting: 1% {12%} Megs per month/day: 2.1/0.070 {74%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.college.college-bowl Discussions of the College Bowl competition. Alt.college.college-bowl FAQ From: matthews@netaxs.com (Patrick Matthews) Posted: approximately every four weeks (10 Jan 1996 20:15:41 GMT) College Nicknames v.* College Nicknames From: florida@grove.ufl.edu (Adam Joshua Smargon) Posted: unknown (5 May 1995 03:50:06 GMT) Readers: 7900 (0.2%) {36%} Mesgs per month/day: 286/10 {37%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 45% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.college.food Dining halls, cafeterias, mystery meat, and more. Readers: 7400 (0.2%) {34%} Mesgs per month/day: 156/5 {25%} Crossposting: 47% {85%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 41% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.college.fraternities College and university fraternities. Readers: 11000 (0.3%) {51%} Mesgs per month/day: 963/32 {65%} Crossposting: 50% {87%} Megs per month/day: 0.7/0.023 {48%} Sites reciving this Group: 40% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.college.sororities College and university sororities. Readers: 4500 (0.1%) {16%} Mesgs per month/day: 325/11 {39%} Crossposting: 40% {82%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 34% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.college.tunnels Tunnelling beneath the campuses. Readers: 6000 (0.2%) {25%} Mesgs per month/day: 98/3 {19%} Crossposting: 33% {77%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 34% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.college.us Is that "us" as in "U. S.", or do you just mean y'all? Readers: 6600 (0.2%) {29%} Mesgs per month/day: 334/11 {40%} Crossposting: 28% {72%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.comedy.british Discussion of British comedy in a variety of media. Monthly Announcement: Tardis Television Archive From: tv-archive@cheers.demon.co.uk (TV Archive Maintainer) Posted: monthly () British Comedy: The Ben Elton FAQ v* This is an information file on the British comedic writer and perfomer Ben Elton From: c.h.a.wong@bradford.ac.uk (Andrew Wong) Posted: monthly (31 Jul 1995 17:17:16 GMT) British Comedy: The Young Ones FAQ (*/*) v* This is an information file on the British cult television comedy The Young ones From: c.h.a.wong@bradford.ac.uk (Andrew Wong) Posted: monthly (26 Sep 1995 18:46:58 GMT) British Comedy: The Adrian Edmondson FAQ v* This is an information file on the British comedic actor Adrian Edmondson From: c.h.a.wong@bradford.ac.uk (Andrew Wong) Posted: monthly (31 Jul 1995 17:17:49 GMT) British Comedy: The Rik Mayall FAQ v* This is an information file on the British comedic actor Rik Mayall From: c.h.a.wong@bradford.ac.uk (Andrew Wong) Posted: monthly (31 Jul 1995 17:18:14 GMT) alt.comedy.british FAQ (1/*) Introduction alt.comedy.british FAQ (2/*) British Comedy on the Net alt.comedy.british FAQ (3/*) Specific Questions alt.comedy.british FAQ (4/*) Buyer's Guide Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) on British comedy From: j.kew@ic.ac.uk (James Kew) Posted: every 14 days (27 Jan 1996 07:39:46 GMT) British Comedy: The Fawlty Towers FAQ * From: d74403@reimari.uwasa.fi (Antti Juhani Tuominen) Posted: unknown ws.answers () The_Definitive_UK_Sitcom_List,_Intro The_Definitive_UK_Sitcom_List,_Updates* The Definitive UK Sitcom List, part * 94-01-31, 620lines From: zlsiida@fs1.mcc.ac.uk (Dave Budd) Posted: 1st of each month, or as near as possible (Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:58:07 GMT) Readers: 18000 (0.3%) {69%} Mesgs per month/day: 1254/42 {72%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 2.7/0.090 {79%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.comedy.british.blackadder The Black Adder programme. Readers: 6600 (0.2%) {29%} Mesgs per month/day: 225/ {32%} Crossposting: 21% {63%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 37% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.comedy.firesgn-thtre Firesign Theatre in all its flaming glory. Firesign Theatre: Introduction and Table of Contents, Part */* Firesign Theatre: Frequently Asked Questions, Part */* Firesign Theatre: Lyrics to Songs Firesign Theatre: Lexicon, Part */* This posting contains a list of lyrics to songs written or composed by the Firesign Theatre. From: ritter@earthlink.net (Niles D. Ritter) Posted: monthly (16 Jan 1996 23:41:17 GMT) Readers: 8400 (0.2%) {39%} Mesgs per month/day: 270/9 {35%} Crossposting: 14% {50%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 46% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.comedy.standup Discussion of stand-up comedy and comedians. Stand-Up Comedy FAQ Collection of Stand-Up Comedy Information From: stevebo@onramp.net (Steve Silberberg) Posted: bimonthly (Thu, 11 Jan 96 15:48:08 GMT) Readers: 4800 (0.1%) {18%} Mesgs per month/day: 496/17 {48%} Crossposting: 27% {71%} Megs per month/day: 0.4/0.013 {37%} Sites reciving this Group: 34% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.comics.alternative You could try a book without pictures, for example. Tank Girl FAQ From: bob@dcs.qmw.ac.uk (Bob) Posted: unknown (10 Mar 1995 10:06:35 GMT) FAQ: alt.comics.alternative From: kap1@wimpy.cpe.uchicago.edu (Dietrich J. Kappe) Posted: unknown () Readers: 8200 (0.2%) {38%} Mesgs per month/day: 271/9 {35%} Crossposting: 21% {63%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 36% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.comics.batman Marketing mania. Readers: 11000 (0.2%) {50%} Mesgs per month/day: 1141/38 {70%} Crossposting: 13% {48%} Megs per month/day: 2.8/0.093 {80%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.11 alt.comics.elfquest W & R Pini's ElfQuest series. Readers: 8100 (0.2%) {37%} Mesgs per month/day: 272/9 {35%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 0.8/0.027 {51%} Sites reciving this Group: 40% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.comics.lnh Interactive net.madness in the superhero genre. For the perpetuation of the ongoing story of the Legion of Net.Heroes, a band of rec.arts.comics readers who've created super-heroic alter-egos for fictional purposes. Like Suicide Squid (a r.a.c. typo that went on to produce T-shirts, an alt.fan group and an appearance on Parker Lewis), the LNH has been a fabid success in rec.arts.comics, and has taken up a significant portion of the group's traffic. LNH Frequently Askew Questions From: barnejd@wkuvx1.wku.edu (Jeff Barnes) Posted: unknown (29 Aug 94 12:52:04 CDT) Readers: 7500 (0.2%) {34%} Mesgs per month/day: 147/5 {24%} Crossposting: 17% {57%} Megs per month/day: 1.1/0.037 {58%} Sites reciving this Group: 48% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.comics.superman No one knows it is also alt.clark.kent. Superman FAQ Version * Superman FAQ From: davidc@leland.Stanford.EDU (David Thomas Chappell) Posted: at least once a month (26 Jan 1995 11:21:13 -0800) Readers: 11000 (0.2%) {50%} Mesgs per month/day: 547/18 {50%} Crossposting: 27% {71%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.comp.acad-freedom.news Academic freedom issues related to computers. (Moderated) Submissions to: caf-news@eff.org Readers: 5300 (0.1%) {20%} Mesgs per month/day: 2/0 {1%} Crossposting: 0% {8%} Megs per month/day: 0.0/0.000 {9%} Sites reciving this Group: 50% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.comp.acad-freedom.talk Academic freedom issues related to computers. How to Receive Banned Newsgroups FAQ (*/*/*) This is a list of frequently-asked questions (and answers) about how to get banned newsgroups. From: j-gebis@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu (Joseph J Gebis) Posted: once a month, near the middle of the month (1 Dec 1994 05:28:55 GMT) EFF Online Activism Resource FAQ (*/*) From: Stanton McCandlish Posted: every 21 days (6 Feb 1995 11:16:31 GMT) EFF's Online Activism Organizations FAQ (*/*) From: Stanton McCandlish Posted: every 21 days (17 Jan 1995 15:46:47 GMT) Readers: 22000 (0.4%) {77%} Mesgs per month/day: 350/12 {41%} Crossposting: 67% {94%} Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 {41%} Sites reciving this Group: 57% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.comp.compression Use comp.compression instead. Readers: 4000 (0.1%) {12%} Mesgs per month/day: 144/5 {24%} Crossposting: 21% {63%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 37% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.comp.databases.xbase.clipper Use comp.lang.clipper instead. Readers: 7800 (0.2%) {35%} Mesgs per month/day: 183/6 {28%} Crossposting: 5% {25%} Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 {32%} Sites reciving this Group: 43% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.comp.fsp A file transport protocol. File Service Protocol (FSP) Frequently Asked Questions [Part */*] This posting contains a list of frequently asked questions (and their answers) about the FSP protocol. Please read this before you post to alt.comp.fsp. From: A.J.Doherty@reading.ac.uk (A. J. Doherty) Posted: twice monthly (16 Jan 1996 21:29:59 GMT) Readers: 16000 (0.3%) {65%} Mesgs per month/day: 31/1 {9%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 {19%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.00 alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt Designing devious devices in the den. alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt FAQ Version * (modified */*/*) This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (with answers), general information, and resources associated with homebuilt computers. It should be read by anyone who wishes to post to the alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt newsgroup. From: msokos1@gl.umbc.edu (Mark Sokos) Posted: Every two weeks (22 Jan 1996 11:08:47 -0500) Readers: 17000 (0.4%) {67%} Mesgs per month/day: 953/32 {64%} Crossposting: 13% {48%} Megs per month/day: 1.3/0.043 {63%} Sites reciving this Group: 47% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus ASUS motherboards. alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus FAQ From: fuchs@wbkst10.mach.uni-karlsruhe.de (Carsten Fuchs) Posted: unknown () Readers: 4200 (0.1%) {13%} Mesgs per month/day: 1058/35 {68%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 1.4/0.047 {64%} Sites reciving this Group: 33% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.comp.shareware "Try Before You Buy" software marketing. Readers: 5300 (0.2%) {21%} Mesgs per month/day: 975/ {65%} Crossposting: 4% {21%} Megs per month/day: 4.2/0.140 {86%} Sites reciving this Group: 32% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.23 alt.comp.virus An unmoderated forum for discussing viruses. Readers: 4800 (0.2%) {18%} Mesgs per month/day: 885/ {62%} Crossposting: 1% {12%} Megs per month/day: 1.8/0.060 {71%} Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.10 alt.computer.consultants The business of consulting about computers. alt.computer.consultants FAQ From: fnc@netcom.com (George W. Forest) Posted: unknown (Mon, 5 Jul 1993 00:52:58 GMT) Readers: 21000 (0.4%) {75%} Mesgs per month/day: 1645/55 {78%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 2.2/0.073 {75%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.05 alt.config Alternative subnet discussions and connectivity. Emily Postnews answers your questions on how to create a new alt group From: wth0019@decster.uta.edu (Billy Harris) Posted: monthly (29 Mar 1995 21:45:44 -0600) So You Want to Create an Alt Newsgroup This is a guide for anyone interested in creating a newsgroup within the alt.* hierarchy. It is posted every 14 days. From: barr@math.psu.edu (Dave Barr) Posted: every other week (18 Jan 1996 15:03:17 GMT) Another listing of newsgroups in the "alt" hierarchy, Part * of * From: alt-list@gts.org Posted: monthly (Fri, 29 Dec 1995 03:07:09 GMT) Guidelines on Usenet Newsgroup Names Changes to "Guidelines on Usenet Newsgroup Names"* From: David.W.Wright@bnr.co.uk Posted: twice a month (Sun, 28 Jan 1996 09:00:29 GMT) How to find the right place to post (FAQ) This article gives some general hints to help you find an appropriate place to post on a given topic, and gives pointers to some available resources. A few other new-user topics are also addressed, mostly through pointers to other FAQs. From: buglady@bronze.lcs.mit.edu (Aliza R. Panitz) Posted: every 2 weeks. (25 Jan 1996 21:37:51 -0500) Readers: 69000 (1.0%) {98%} Mesgs per month/day: 4935/ {95%} Crossposting: 9% {37%} Megs per month/day: 6.8/0.227 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 67% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.consciousness Use sci.psychology.consciousness instead. Gnosis-Overview This document contains a general overview of gnosis. It should be read by anyone interested in understanding the what gnosis is and what differentiates it from other forms of mystic experience. From: deane@netcom.com (Dean Edwards) Posted: monthly (Fri, 22 Dec 1995 22:58:18 GMT) Readers: 15000 (0.3%) {63%} Mesgs per month/day: 1249/42 {72%} Crossposting: 68% {94%} Megs per month/day: 1.0/0.033 {56%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.03 alt.conspiracy Be paranoid -- they're out to get you. HOLOCAUST FAQ: Willis Carto & The Institute for Historical Review (*/*) Research guide to Willis Carto's racist machine From: periodic@oneb.almanac.bc.ca (Ken McVay) Posted: monthly (22 Nov 1995 22:48:25 -0800) Second Amendment Law Review Commentary From: David Prenatt Posted: monthly () Readers: 52000 (0.9%) {95%} Mesgs per month/day: 11415/ {99%} Crossposting: 57% {90%} Megs per month/day: 17.7/0.590 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 60% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.18 alt.conspiracy.jfk The Kennedy assassination. Readers: 10000 (0.2%) {47%} Mesgs per month/day: 2442/81 {86%} Crossposting: 7% {32%} Megs per month/day: 7.0/0.233 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 52% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.33 alt.consumers.experiences Use misc.consumers instead. Readers: 4100 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 191/6 Crossposting: 36% Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 Sites reciving this Group: 22% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.consumers.free-stuff Free offers and how to take advantage of them. alt.consumers.free-stuff FAQ and Posting Guidelines From: scott@vpnet.chi.il.us (Scott Ian Levine) Posted: unknown () Readers: 14000 (0.4%) {60%} Mesgs per month/day: 1356/45 {74%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 2.9/0.097 {81%} Sites reciving this Group: 38% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.07 alt.corel.graphics The PClone package Corel Draw & related products. Readers: 3400 (0.1%) {8%} Mesgs per month/day: 326/11 {39%} Crossposting: 6% {28%} Megs per month/day: 0.6/0.020 {45%} Sites reciving this Group: 27% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.04 alt.cosuard Sysops against rate discrimination. Readers: 13000 (0.3%) {57%} Mesgs per month/day: 223/7 {31%} Crossposting: 36% {79%} Megs per month/day: 0.2/0.007 {26%} Sites reciving this Group: 49% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.cows.moo.moo.moo Like cows would cluck or something. alt.fan.lemurs: Frinkquently Asked Questions (Part * of *, Lemurs Versus Cows) This FAQ posting details the ugly truth behind the Lemur-Cow feud. From: jfurr@acpub.duke.edu (Joel K. Furr) Posted: fortnightly (27 Jan 1996 07:38:09 GMT) Readers: 7800 (0.2%) Mesgs per month/day: 272/9 Crossposting: 5% Megs per month/day: 0.5/0.017 Sites reciving this Group: 28% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.crackers Snack food in little bits or big bytes. Readers: 6300 (0.2%) {27%} Mesgs per month/day: 424/14 {45%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 1.8/0.060 {71%} Sites reciving this Group: 42% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.11 alt.cracks Heavy toolbelt wearers of the world, unite. Readers: 3400 (0.1%) {8%} Mesgs per month/day: 2360/79 {85%} Crossposting: 9% {37%} Megs per month/day: 24.9/0.830 {97%} Sites reciving this Group: 24% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 1.60 alt.creative-cook Use rec.food.cooking instead. Readers: 4900 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 133/4 Crossposting: 40% Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 Sites reciving this Group: 24% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.creative-cooking Use rec.food.cooking instead. Readers: 3200 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 169/6 Crossposting: 9% Megs per month/day: 0.3/0.010 Sites reciving this Group: 20% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.02 alt.cuddle What cows do with their food; should be alt.cows.cuddle. Readers: 12000 (0.3%) {54%} Mesgs per month/day: 3100/103 {90%} Crossposting: 2% {15%} Megs per month/day: 5.2/0.173 {89%} Sites reciving this Group: 40% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.16 alt.cult-movies Movies with a cult following. Maltese Falcon FAQ * From: E.Duggan@uea.ac.uk (Eddie Duggan) Posted: bi-monthly () Terminator/Terminator 2: Judgment Day FAQList This posting contains a list of answers to frequently asked questions From: kloepelm@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca Posted: occasional (10 Oct 1995 20:35:43 GMT) LIST: MOVIE TRIVIA: in-jokes, cameos, signatures Movie trivia, behind the scenes in-jokes, signatures From: muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au (Murray Chapman) Posted: monthly (7 Dec 1995 19:04:34 GMT) Ridley Scott's "LEGEND" - FAQ Vers. 1.0 From: demeter@eskimo.com (Tony Anderson) Posted: unknown () MOVIES: ALIEN FAQ part */* From: Vos@Dutiws.TWI.TUDelft.NL Posted: approx. every 2 months (Thu, 7 Dec 1995 13:30:46 GMT) Rocky Horror Theater List This posting contains names of theaters that are showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show all over the world. From: gburgyan@nforce.com (George Burgyan) Posted: Monthly (25 Dec 1995 12:53:32 GMT) Hellraiser movie FAQ This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) about the Hellraiser series of horror movies. From: Kalle Paulsson Posted: monthly (5 Sep 1995 12:42:04 GMT) BRAZIL (Movie, 1985) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Gilliam's film BRAZIL. From: esch@fische.com (David Eschatfische) Posted: monthly (Sun, 18 Dec 1994 16:08:54 GMT) LIST: Crazy Movie Credits List of unusual things seen during a film's credits. From: ccsmh@ss1.bath.ac.uk (Mark Harding) Posted: monthly (Wed, 2 Nov 1994 08:22:31 GMT) LIST: Movie BIOGRAPHIES list List of Actors and Actresses information From: ccsmh@ss1.bath.ac.uk (Mark Harding) Posted: monthly (Tue, 17 Jan 1995 08:50:40 GMT) Movie Database: Frequently Asked Questions List An introduction to the Internet Movie Database, which provides on-line movie information, including filmographies of actors, actresses, directors, writers...; plot summaries; movie trivia etc. From: cn@ibmpcug.co.uk (Colin Needham) Posted: weekly (Thu, 25 Jan 1996 16:07:53 GMT) LIST: Movie Quotes (Part */*) This posting contains a list of memorable quotes from movies. Mostly funny quotes, but also quotes that are memorable for some other reason. It is used in Colin Needham's rec.arts.movies movie database, and also Cardiff's Movie Database Browser. More From: larsa@edb.tih.no (Lars Jorgen Aas) Posted: monthly (16 Feb 1995 13:50:27 GMT) Readers: 44000 (0.7%) {94%} Mesgs per month/day: 4047/135 {93%} Crossposting: 12% {45%} Megs per month/day: 6.6/0.220 {92%} Sites reciving this Group: 59% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.08 alt.cult-movies.evil-deads The Evil Dead movie series. Readers: 2200 (0.1%) Mesgs per month/day: 48/2 Crossposting: 4% Megs per month/day: 0.1/0.003 Sites reciving this Group: 25% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.01 alt.cult-movies.rocky-horror Virgin! Virgin! Virgin! Virgin! Ridley Scott's "LEGEND" - FAQ Vers. 1.0 From: demeter@eskimo.com (Tony Anderson) Posted: unknown () Rocky Horror Theater List This posting contains names of theaters that are showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show all over the world. From: gburgyan@nforce.com (George Burgyan) Posted: Monthly (25 Dec 1995 12:53:32 GMT) Readers: 9700 (0.2%) {44%} Mesgs per month/day: 845/28 {61%} Crossposting: 3% {18%} Megs per month/day: 1.4/0.047 {64%} Sites reciving this Group: 45% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.culture.alaska Is this where the ice weasels come from? Readers: 7500 (0.2%) {34%} Mesgs per month/day: 692/23 {56%} Crossposting: 9% {37%} Megs per month/day: 1.2/0.040 {60%} Sites reciving this Group: 46% Cost ratio ($US/month/rdr): 0.06 alt.culture.argentina Use soc.culture.argentina instead. Readers: 4100 (0