[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Hi Dougie

DougieVan wrote:
I suppose I was, until recently unaware of the rift between NNTP responders
and those who use the web interface. I like to think, however, that I have
been able to assist a few people using this less practical method despite my
being concerned for the ratings "nonsense."

And I'm in no way saying that you can't help a user equally well no
matter how you connect to the newsgroup/forum. [Heck, we would all help
them best when we visit them and look over their shoulders ... :-)]

If you try a newsreader once, I'm sure you'll notice the speed
difference. Plus you can download a whole group, write some answers
offline, and submit them all at once in the end -- no chance through a
web interface.

2cents
Robert
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