The r/ClassicUsenet Subreddit Wiki is now live!
[email protected] (Paul W. Schleck)
| Newsgroups | alt.fan.usenet,alt.culture.usenet,news.groups |
|---|---|
| Organization | PANIX Public Access Internet and UNIX, NYC |
| Message-ID | <[email protected]> |
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r/ClassicUsenet Wiki & FAQ
Welcome to the r/ClassicUsenet Wiki! Here you will find our community
rules, guides, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Interest Categories
Celebrities
Fandom/Hobbies
History
Origins
Theory
Background/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Welcome Approved Users!
Why are we really here?
Your mandatory 15 pieces of flair!
r/ClassicUsenet seeking mods and Wiki authors
Share interesting newsgroups
Invitation to post better material
A: If you have a question or an issue, please send a message to the team
using ModMail.
Community Resources
A curated list of resources, guides, and tools recommended by the [r/ClassicUsenet] community.
TBD
Useful Links
Big-8 Management Board for Usenet
Meeting Minutes
Links
Getting started with Usenet
Sample .newsrc file
Google Groups Archive (1980-2024)
Newsgrouper Archive (1987-present)
Internet FAQ Archives
Recommended Reading
The Usenet Handbook, a users guide to Netnews - Mark Harrison
Statistics
Subscriber History
300 on June 19, 2023
400 on September 13, 2023
500 on December 12, 2023
600 on February 12, 2024
700 on March 25, 2024
800 on August 8, 2024
900 on October 21, 2024
1,000 on December 8, 2024
1,100 on January 28, 2025
1,200 on August 26, 2025
1,300 on January 11, 2026
1,400 on February 26, 2026
Continuous Daily Activity Anniversaries
1 year on January 9th, 2026
Approved Users
10 on July 13, 2024
20 on January 7, 2026
30 on January 11, 2026
40 on April 3, 2026
50 on May 7, 2026
60 on June 19, 2026
Wiki Updates Log
[June 29, 2026] - Wiki page created.