Why do people argue so much about the names of groups?
The name is the “mailing address” of the group. It has to meet certain conventions set by NNTP software. The name places the newsgroup in relationship with other groups on the list. There are various unwritten rules and matters of taste about how to fit a new newsgroup into the subsections of Checkgroups. A good name should describe to the intended participants what the group is about, and must avoid ambiguity which might attract unwanted posts. For a longer discusson, see the page about naming new groups.
• The name is the “mailing address” of the group. It has to meet certain conventions set by NNTP software. • The name places the newsgroup in relationship with other groups on the list. There are various unwritten rules and matters of taste about how to fit a new newsgroup into the subsections of Checkgroups. • A good name should describe to the intended participants what the group is about, and must avoid ambiguity which might attract unwanted posts. • For a longer discusson, see the page about naming new groups.
