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This article is from the Chemistry
FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton B.Hamilton@irl.cri.nz with numerous
contributions by others.
5.15 How do I create a sub-group for my pet topic? (sci.chem)
First of all, discuss your idea extensively in sci.chem and other relevant
groups and mailing lists, ensure you have sufficient support for your
proposal, and take note of all comments, whether positive or negative.
The next stages are well documented in a FAQ available in news.groups.
Basically, you email group-advice@uunet.uu.net, who will help you prepare
the charter and Request For Discussion, and may even provide a mentor to
guide you through the process.
If the proposal has an additional vote that could affect another group by
renaming or changing the hierarchy, return to that group and consult the
participants to ensure there is support for any proposed changes prior
to issuing the RFD. Group advice is not mandatory, so if the added vote
is contentious, drop it. Post the RFD twice, and remind people to ensure
they cross post to news.groups, even if they do not read that group, as
that is where all post-RFD discussion is supposed to occur. Take note of
the discussion in news.groups and other groups where you posted the RFD,
and modify the RFD, if appropriate, and post it again. Then follow the
guidelines for the actual vote, others will administer the vote and create
the groups, if they pass.
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