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RIP Ntworthy.nwc 1997-2003

You shall be sorely missed...

<Plays The Last Post>

Rest in Peace old buddy.... :*o(

How are we going to share files now? I don't understand this RSS business...I don't mean to be unkind but there are some who are very illiterate (when it comes to technology) and the newsgroup was just right for them. I can't see John White (no offence John)learning a new technology - what is it they say about old dogs and new tricks? This is going to sound incredibly pathetic, but that group was part of my life for nearly 7 years. I met some fantastic people through it - and there are many I feel privileged to call friends (Andreas, Anndra and Neeraj are amazing). Then there's young Joel - who could easily pass for someone twice his age. This is going to sound like a cliche - but I feel I can truly say I have met some very talented people - none of whom I can ever hope to emulate.

Removing the NG is a big mistake - it had a community spirit (after a fashion - OK we had arguments and people left because of some of those arguments and not everyone got on with everyone - but then who does in real life?) I know I've caused my fair share of rifts and arguments - I'm not the easiest person to get along with I know.

I have to say I'm saddened at the loss of the newsgroup - it was a fantastic place. I really don't like the forum - It doesn't have the same community spirit.

I hope this is just 'A bientot' and not 'au revoir'.

Until we meet again, my friends...

May we not be separated by the miles...

Stay safe...

((((((((NWC)))))))

Cass
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Re: RIP Ntworthy.nwc 1997-2003

Reply #1 –
Sorry Cass, but obviously I am as thick as you claim to be - but what has RSS got to do with the newsgroup? That isn't on the NWC web site.
Anyway, the ng appears to be up and running this morning.

Tina

Re: RIP Ntworthy.nwc 1997-2003

Reply #2 –
As a regular contributor (?) to the forum, but not to the newsgroup, all I can say is: Sorry about the lack of community spirit. Bummer.

Re: RIP Ntworthy.nwc 1997-2003

Reply #3 –
Although they sound similar, there is no connection between our RSS newsfeed announcement and the NNTP newsgroup. They are distinctly different communication mediums: RSS newsfeeds tend to be one way (from publisher to reader), and NNTP newsgroups tend to be oriented around group discussion.