Computers: Usenet: Etiquette

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Computers: Internet: Etiquette (56)

The Bincancel FAQ
Explains why one should not post huge binaries to non-binary newsgroups.

How do I quote correctly in Usenet?
About attribution, quoting, answering, quotation marks and quoting other resources.

How Not to Look Like an Idiot on Usenet
A list of 16 rules for basic Usenet postings is provided.

Internet Trolls
People who delight in upsetting other Internet users are known as 'trolls'. This article examines the phenomenon.

Rules for Posting to Usenet
Offers an extensive discussion of what, and how, to post to newsgroups.

The Seven Don'ts of Usenet
Gives a list of behaviours to be avoided when posting to Usenet groups, as well as links to expand on each item.

Why is Bottom-posting better than Top-posting?
Short lesson by A. Smit and H.W. de Haan explaining how threaded conversations such as found on Usenet are adversely affected by those who "top post" instead of "bottom post" their replies.

A Primer on How to Work with the Usenet Community
Provides a list of things to remember when posting to Usenet groups. (September 23, 1996)

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