No need to manually delete at all. If you use Outlook express (and I am
sure there are other news capable programs that also have this), you need to
set up filters or rules. Then, although tedious at first, all you have to
do is come up with a list of words that appear in unwanted postings (subject
or in the body). Then these posts can be highlighted in another color, or
deleted, or moved into a temp. folder for later review. Either way, there
is really no need to go through hundreds of crap posts once set up properly.


Stephen R.


"Allen" wrote in message
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As with life in general, ignoring idiots is part of the newsgroup
experience. If you avoid every NG that has the occasional (or even
frequent, on some groups) a-hole piping up you're going to have about 6
heavily moderated groups to choose from. Don't let the *******s win, I
always say.

Getting viruses from a non-binary NG post is not really an issue.

Dan

Not sure what you can or can't get I keep all scanners up to date. I only
subscribe to 3 groups I am not interested in alot of the things out here.
I just bought a house and listen and learn to the more experienced wood
workers out here for advice and or ideas. I guess my delete will be in
over drive for a while longer.

Al