01 What are these groups anyway? (alt.war.civil.usa)
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This article is from the U.S. Civil War FAQ, by Justin M. Sanders jsanders@jaguar1.usouthal.edu with numerous contributions by others.
01 What are these groups anyway? (alt.war.civil.usa)
The USENET newsgroup alt.war.civil.usa was created in the Spring
of 1992 at the suggestion of Patrick L. Dunn (Thanks!). The earliest
articles are dated in early May 1992. The charter of alt.war.civil.usa
reads:
The purpose of this group is the discussion of topics
related to the United States Civil War (1861-65). Topics can
involve military, political, social, economic or other factors
which impacted upon this period of history. This newsgroup will
also serve as a source of information, assistance, or referral
for persons seeking guidance via responses from more
knowledgeable subscribers.
The USENET newsgroup soc.history.war.us-civil-war is a moderated group
created in June 1995. Andrew McMichael spearheaded the drive to create
the group (thanks Andrew!). Its purpose is very similar to
alt.war.civil.usa; the whole panoply of topics related to the U.S. Civil
War may be discussed. However, it is moderated. This means that articles
are screened by volunteer moderators to insure that they remain on topic,
do not excessively quote other articles, are not flames, and do not
contain racial or other attacks. A more detailed explanation of the
moderation policy is posted in the group at the beginning of each month.
It is also available at the soc.history.war.us-civil-war Web Page at
http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/7002
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