RemiAndKaren 0 #2 July 20, 2001 Its a newsgroup. You need a newsgroup reader for that (at least I think....). Outlook express does the job, but you need your Net provider to allow Newsgroup (say, if you're a naughty boy and use your corporate connection for this, you may not have access to NGs).. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #3 July 20, 2001 You can go to Google.com and get around it. they have a link for all of the newsgroups there. that is the only way I can read them.http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&group=rec.skydivingthats the link, sorry dont know how to make it an active one for ya.MarcA-38578 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #4 July 20, 2001 OMG!!!You mean I can finnally keep up with alt.bondage.naked.skydive.chicks from work!!!!!I owe you my life Mark!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #5 July 20, 2001 warning: wreck.skydiving is not to be taken seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #6 July 20, 2001 When I just HAVE to filter through a bunch of crap just to see what is up, I access it through one of two servers: www.deja.com (which is now actually Google, but is still the direct link to the newsgroups), or www.newsone.net. Either way, you type in what area you want once you get there, and it will take you to the forums. Both sites are flawed in one way or another, though. If you go to the deja (google) site, you will generally see more thread roots and responses. But, and this is a big but, if you post through that portal it doesn't get on the site for three to nine hours; odd. Conversely, if you read "wreck-dot" through newsone.net, you don't get all the threads, but your posts go on immediately. There are MANY more experienced skydivers who lurk wreck-dot than this forum for some reason, but mostly it is full of a bunch of mindless banter between a cadre of full-time posters who seem to do everything in their power to piss others off. I used to stay logged onto the newsgroup all day long, but tired of the "fluff" and constant idiocy exhibited. There are some very angry people who post there who will do anything to downtrod those with whom they disagree. The flip-side to that coin is that almost everyone of power in this sport goes there to post up to the minute reports on accidents, upcoming and current events, and USPA matters. It is too bad that it is a non-regulated forum, as there really are some decent people "over there". Thankfully, several of the good ones have started spending time here. They include ME, Donna (A.K.A. "Ty" on the newsgroup), and Alan Binnebose (who oversees the gear and rigging forum here). Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 July 20, 2001 Remi, no problem man! chuck, you are so right, there are a ton of ass's over there. I dont understand why those guys/gals are like that. the only reason I read em over lightly is to find the latest info on stuff. but usualy dont believe most of it till its confirmed somewhere else too.MarcA-38578 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhuurrr 0 #9 July 21, 2001 in my limited experience, the majority (okay, maybe not majority, but the most vocal) of the regulars at wreck.dot are a bunch of jerks.....just my $0.02.Blues,J-------------------------------http://www.oneeyedjackproductions.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #11 July 21, 2001 rec.s has some good people, and some good info - but, unfortunately, you have to wade through a lot of crap to see it.. Newsgroup filters do wonders over there..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
