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can.rec.boating autoposting stops

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From: Pat Drummond
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 21:53
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Someone noticed that can.rec.boating  Charter/FAQ that used
to be posted every 2 weeks or so, has not been posted since
November.  Does anyone know why? I seem to recall, it was
set up several years ago by Chris Lewis. It's been very
successful in keep the S/N within reason.

Re: FS: deal only last this week end

"D. J. Blackwood" wrote:
> 
> Actually, it appears that the charter isn't being posted regularly.  The
> last posting I can find is dated November 23, 2001.  Which would make it
> somewhat irregular.  I would recommend automating the posting of the
> charter at least once a month, perhaps even more often.  Yes, I know the
> charter is also available on the National Capital FreeNet but that's not
> exactly intuitive for someone not in the National Capital Region reading
> a Canada-wide newsgroup.  Besides, it shouldn't be necessary to surf the
> web looking for a news group charter.
> 
> As much as I hate commercial advertising in newsgroups, and I do boycott
> those who do it, its tough to justify a crack down on those who don't
> know any better through lack of access to the charter.
> 
> Dave
> 
> "Pat Drummond" <xx995@freenet.carleton.ca> wrote in message
> news:3C5E0CD8.E492600A@ncf.ca...
> > Advertising will kill a newsgroup faster than a flame war,
> > so please read the charter/faq that is posted regularly. It
> > explains what the group is for, etc. There are other places
> > you can advertise online if you check around.
> > --
> >  Pat Drummond
> >  Boating in Canada http://www.ncf.ca/boating
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