I dropped a note to webmaster at Big-8.org and got this interesting reply.
Responses were made in-line.
Key points - B8mb may want to revisit whether to include binaries and
possibility of converting to a moderated group. Don't know how this is done
or if it is feasible? Any thoughts??

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I frequently use an electronics discussion group
news:alt.binaries.schematics.electronic which is a good forum for
engineers and technicians to exchange technical material. Is there any
way to somehow include this group or modify it so that it fits within
your guidelines?

We sort of went on the warpath against binaries when the board
was formed in 2006 or thereabouts.

We may have to revisit the issue.

The problem is that folks will use any binaries group as a
tool for circulating warez.

Maybe a moderated binary schematics group? That costs time,
money, and flack.

Yes, I am a Verizon customer but trying to move forward and find if
there is a way to maintain my communications. I do appreciate the spirit
of what you are doing. There are way too many bogus groups

Please distinguish: we had nothing to do with Verizon's decision.
Any trimming of groups that we've done has had nothing to do with
alt.* groups.

Thank You for any guidance you may render

Robert Oppenheimer
Electrical Engineer
LUDL Electronic Products
Hawthorne, NY USA

Nice talking with you.

Marty
co-chair, b8mb
Canisius College
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14208