On Sat, 3 Oct 2015 14:34:18 +1000, Xeno >
wrote:

> In the beginning, there was harmony!

In the beginning, they had rules to follow or else their college
account was pulled.
>
> Lo that harmony soon turned to discord.

Usenet spread far beyond those with access through universities & big
business when home users could have unlimited dial up accounts for $20
a month and a 13 point whatever modem was considered screaming fast.
>
> Thus were the demons unleashed!

It did get worse after the masses at AOL were unleashed.


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