Guidelines for Posting on Usenet
To maintain healthy conversations on Usenet, contributors should follow these basic etiquette rules:
- Subject Lines Matter Your subject should clearly describe the topic. Misleading or unclear titles may cause confusion or be ignored.
- Select the Right Newsgroup Make sure your message fits the purpose of the newsgroup. Off-topic posts reduce relevance and may get flagged.
- Limit Cross-Posting Only cross-post if the discussion truly applies to multiple groups. Excessive cross-posting is discouraged.
- Avoid Promotions Posts meant to advertise or promote are typically disallowed across most groups.
- Keep It Readable Use simple, clean formatting. Avoid all caps, excessive symbols, and unnecessary quoting.
- Follow the Group's Lead Lurk before posting. Understanding how a group communicates can help avoid missteps.
- Be Respectful Discussions work best when participants engage respectfully. Avoid disruptive or aggressive language.
- Know Your Provider's Article Retention Eweka’s article retention settings determine how long your posts remain accessible. Plan accordingly.