Re: But is UseNet "Social Media"??

"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <[email protected]> Sun, 1 Feb 2026 17:38:16 +0800

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On 2/1/2026 4:21 PM, Daniel70 wrote:
> 
> Whilst I doubt there were many under-16's using UseNet, I have heard
> some suggest that it is a "Social Media".
> 
> Facebook ... Sure!
> X ... Sure!
> Instagram .... Sure!
> Youtube .... Some would suggest it is "Social Media", too.
> 
> ... and there are probably others I can't think of or have Never heard of.
> 
> But is UseNet "Social Media"??

Usenet is "fully duplex", so it's social media because you can 
communicate with each others. :)

The same goes to Fidonet BBS.


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