This article is from the Atheist Organizations FAQ, by Robert Knowles p00261@psilink.com and Clark Adams clark.adams@southwind.com with numerous contributions by others.
alt.atheism
The oldest atheism-related newsgroup; it is currently believed to have
been created in February, 1990.
alt.atheism.moderated
Created as a lower-traffic moderated alternative to alt.atheism. A
refuge for those who have tired of arguing over whether God does or
doesn't exist, and who want to talk about something slightly
different.
soc.atheism
Moderated newsgroup for discussion of atheism in everyday life. How do
atheists spend religious holidays? What should you do if
fundamentalist colleagues cause friction at work? These and other
topics are discussed in a relatively quiet and friendly atmosphere.
talk.atheism
The new mainstream Usenet replacement for alt.atheism. General
discussion of atheism vs religion.
 
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