In message , Huge
writes
. I even wrote
the FAQ on connecting it to Demon with dial-on-demand. Perhaps the "good
old days" weren't that good after all.

Which rather brings the discussion full circle, at least in terms of
Usenet, and the death thereof. Yes, we all remember dial up, typing
replies, briefly connecting, uploading one's own replies, downloading
everyone else's, reading then repeat all evening. Online forums and
social media as youngsters know them now would just not work under those
circumstances. Usenet and mailing lists were perfect for the
circumstances.
--
Graeme