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These are the FAQ pages for {{news|news.newusers.questions}}. Eine deutsche Version [http://www.newsgruppen.de/dnnqlinks.html ist vorhanden]. | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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== Administrative information about news.newusers.questions == | == Administrative information about news.newusers.questions == | ||
* Administrative statement | * [[Administrative statement for news.newusers.questions|Administrative statement]] | ||
* [[Charter for news.newusers.questions|The group’s charter]], passed by a Usenet-wide vote | * [[Charter for news.newusers.questions|The group’s charter]], passed by a Usenet-wide vote | ||
* How to | * [[How to post messages to news.newusers.questions|How to post]] — extended guidelines for what is acceptable in this newsgroup | ||
== Do this first: test properly! == | == Do this first: test properly! == | ||
* Where to post your very first | * [[Where to post your very first message]] — it probably is not where you would think it would be! | ||
* Where to post test | * [[Where to post test messages]] — hint: look for group names that say 'test' | ||
== Posting (and cancelling) == | == Posting (and cancelling) == | ||
* Writing style on | * [[Writing style on Usenet]] — how to make your posts really easy to read | ||
* Quoting text in replies | * [[Quoting style in newsgroup postings|Quoting text in replies]] | ||
* Avoiding HTML when posting news | * [[Avoiding HTML when posting news]] | ||
* Pictures, sounds and document | * [[Pictures, sounds and document files]] — they may be posted in special newsgroups only | ||
* Cancelling an article that you have posted (of course it is best not to post it in the first place) | * [[How to cancel an article you have posted|Cancelling an article that you have posted]] (of course it is best not to post it in the first place) | ||
== Finding other groups == | == Finding other groups == | ||
* Finding information on the | * [[Finding information on the Internet]] — how to begin searching | ||
* Finding newsgroups and subscribing to | * [[Finding newsgroups and subscribing to them]] — there are many other newsgroups out there | ||
* How to go to soc.penpals or any other | * [[How to go to soc.penpals or any other newsgroup]] — specific instructions for various newsreaders | ||
* Public news | * [[Public news servers]] — where to look if your site does not carry a newsgroup you want | ||
== Online promotion == | == Online promotion == | ||
* 'Make money fast' | * [['Make money fast' schemes]] — you could lose your account in a heartbeat, so watch out for these swindles | ||
* Advertising and selling only take place in special groups | * [[Advertising and selling]] only take place in special groups | ||
* Announcing your web | * [[Announcing your web page]] — try your signature file instead of using 200 newsgroups... trust us | ||
== Making new friends online == | == Making new friends online == | ||
* Chat | * [[Chat services and pen pals]] — different ways to 'talk' with people on the net | ||
* Personals and requests for | * [[Personals and requests for girlfriends or boyfriends]] | ||
* Learning about other cultures | * [[Learning about other cultures]] | ||
* Travelling to other places | * [[Travelling to other places]] | ||
== How newsgroups work == | == How newsgroups work == | ||
* What newsgroups are | * [[What newsgroups are and how they work]] (it is complicated but fascinating) | ||
* Why newsgroups are not | * [[Why newsgroups are not email]] — there are some big and small differences between the two | ||
* Disappearing | * [[Disappearing articles]] — here is why they eventually will vanish | ||
== Creating new newsgroups == | == Creating new newsgroups == | ||
* Internet | * [[Internet forums]] — creating a newsgroup is not easy; other options may suit you better | ||
* Creating new newsgroups | * [[Creating new newsgroups]] | ||
== Help with computer problems == | == Help with computer problems == | ||
* How to help us help | * [[How to help us help you]] — information you need to provide when looking for computer help | ||
* Finding an offline | * [[Finding an offline newsreader]] — in case staying online for hours is expensive | ||
* Help in your own | * [[Help in your own language]] — if you are not that great at English, try these newsgroups | ||
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This article is based on material authored by members of the {{news|news.newusers.questions}} Moderation Board and nnq-workers mailing list, particularly by Dennis D. Calhoun (until 2007) and Thor Kottelin (after 2007). | |||
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[[Category:news.newusers.questions]] | [[Category:news.newusers.questions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:13, 19 August 2024
These are the FAQ pages for news.newusers.questions 
. Eine deutsche Version ist vorhanden.
Introduction
The newsgroup news.newusers.questions is for questions and answers about Usenet and the Internet. Newcomers to newsgroups and the Internet in general can ask questions and will, we hope, receive useful replies.
The group is moderated. This means that a human moderator or a moderation program reviews every article before placing it in the group. For you, if you post a question or answer to news.newusers.questions, this means that there will be a delay before you will see your post. Your news server will email the article to our moderation site, where we will post it to the newsgroup. Then, your article must propagate back to your news server by way of Usenet news feeds. The entire process may take from minutes to hours.
This site contains answers to frequently asked questions as well as links to helpful sites and newsgroups. It is also a mirror of the home of the official news.newusers.questions policy and administrative documents.
Administrative information about news.newusers.questions
- Administrative statement
- The group’s charter, passed by a Usenet-wide vote
- How to post — extended guidelines for what is acceptable in this newsgroup
Do this first: test properly!
- Where to post your very first message — it probably is not where you would think it would be!
- Where to post test messages — hint: look for group names that say 'test'
Posting (and cancelling)
- Writing style on Usenet — how to make your posts really easy to read
- Quoting text in replies
- Avoiding HTML when posting news
- Pictures, sounds and document files — they may be posted in special newsgroups only
- Cancelling an article that you have posted (of course it is best not to post it in the first place)
Finding other groups
- Finding information on the Internet — how to begin searching
- Finding newsgroups and subscribing to them — there are many other newsgroups out there
- How to go to soc.penpals or any other newsgroup — specific instructions for various newsreaders
- Public news servers — where to look if your site does not carry a newsgroup you want
Online promotion
- 'Make money fast' schemes — you could lose your account in a heartbeat, so watch out for these swindles
- Advertising and selling only take place in special groups
- Announcing your web page — try your signature file instead of using 200 newsgroups... trust us
Making new friends online
- Chat services and pen pals — different ways to 'talk' with people on the net
- Personals and requests for girlfriends or boyfriends
- Learning about other cultures
- Travelling to other places
How newsgroups work
- What newsgroups are and how they work (it is complicated but fascinating)
- Why newsgroups are not email — there are some big and small differences between the two
- Disappearing articles — here is why they eventually will vanish
Creating new newsgroups
- Internet forums — creating a newsgroup is not easy; other options may suit you better
- Creating new newsgroups
Help with computer problems
- How to help us help you — information you need to provide when looking for computer help
- Finding an offline newsreader — in case staying online for hours is expensive
- Help in your own language — if you are not that great at English, try these newsgroups
This article is based on material authored by members of the news.newusers.questions Moderation Board and nnq-workers mailing list, particularly by Dennis D. Calhoun (until 2007) and Thor Kottelin (after 2007).
This individual document may be copied and redistributed freely. Any trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this document belong to their respective owners.
