hutchndi wrote:

>> And news.groups does not have "moderators" as an unmoderated group.
>> What news.groups is, is the group whose topic is discussing the
>> formation of new groups. You're confusing "moderators" with the 8
>> members of the "board" who vote on such things. And I've not seen any
>> of them posting in the thread.

> You misunderstood, I did not say any of the 8 were posting in the
> thread.

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"Big8 newsgroup moderators (and Brian Mailman) have suggested searching
out other enthusiasts"
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> I recieved an reply email (partially automated?) that said they
> would be looking for interest in the idea at news.groups.

Possibly completely automated. What was the return address?

> Perhaps you are unaware that the 8 watch the discussion.

I've been a "news.groupie" for almost 10 years.

B/