Re: Creating a Python newsgroup
golding@frans.cs.vu.nl
Fri, 21 Jan 94 01:40:08 +0100
> On the other hand, moderated newsgroups seem to work well;
> comp.dcom.telecom is a shining example. But they demand some work from
> a moderator. I'd suggest that if a Python newsgroup is felt to be
> really necessary, that a moderator be solicited from the members of
> python-list.
I agree completely. And, to be honest, the work of moderation isn't
that much usually. For most newsgroups it's mostly just to filter out
inappropriate questions and (maybe) maintain a FAQ. Much of the
routine work is automatable.
-richard