ste...@practicali.com> wrote in message

news:be45fc1d-8970-49df-805d-f870a635fe13@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

I'm on several other pro level lists and they are great, 0 spam or
unwanted junk content. I'd say if it doesn't go away shortly ( and I
doubt it will ) then moving to a mail list is a very good thing.

Steve Oakley

Well...it seems like it all came from one place in one short flurry so I
don't think it's a RAMPS breaker. There are plenty of mail lists and web
based forums out there...but I'd hate to see this Usenet group go away, or
it's dedicated posters siphoned off to some non Usenet moderated area.

Charles Tomaras
Seattle, WA

Hi everyone,

I've been in lurk mode for quite a while. But I think some of you
still remember me. I've been around since the beginning (actually
voted on David Barr Yaffe's proposal to create RAMPS). RAMPS remains a
valuable resource. But I noticed this morning something like 275 posts
since yesterday afternoon, and almost all of them--including replies
to legit posts--were from scam artists (I'm trying to choose words
that won't get this post filtered by various usenet readers).

Could be this is a temporary situation. But if it lasts long enough,
RAMPS will lose a lot of value.

Perhaps we could consider shifting over to a mailing list. I co-
moderate two lists, one for documentary filmmakers and another for
professional video editors. Each has around 1500 members. I've created
and moderated other mailing lists in the past. Moderation takes very
little effort on my part.

Mailing lists aren't a perfect alternative to usenet. But if this
group is filled with adverts and nefarious links, we could consider
moving the list, and I'd be willing to help do that.

Just a thought for now...But what do you all think?

Jim

"Jim Feeley" <jfeeley@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:2c149825-a0ea-46e7-b59c-c7d87a7bc044@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
Hi everyone,

I've been in lurk mode for quite a while. But I think some of you
still remember me. I've been around since the beginning (actually
voted on David Barr Yaffe's proposal to create RAMPS). RAMPS remains a
valuable resource. But I noticed this morning something like 275 posts
since yesterday afternoon, and almost all of them--including replies
to legit posts--were from scam artists (I'm trying to choose words
that won't get this post filtered by various usenet readers).

Could be this is a temporary situation. But if it lasts long enough,
RAMPS will lose a lot of value.

Perhaps we could consider shifting over to a mailing list. I co-
moderate two lists, one for documentary filmmakers and another for
professional video editors. Each has around 1500 members. I've created
and moderated other mailing lists in the past. Moderation takes very
little effort on my part.

Mailing lists aren't a perfect alternative to usenet. But if this
group is filled with adverts and nefarious links, we could consider
moving the list, and I'd be willing to help do that.

Just a thought for now...But what do you all think?

Jim

Well, considering the nefarious posts all seem to have come within a few
hours, I'd say let's just see what happens for the next few days. I'd also
say to everyone to ignore any of the posts about "you know who" who has the
same name as someone else posting and had been accused of being a false
poster. Whoever that is is not stable and could somehow lash out like this.

Hi everyone,

I've been in lurk mode for quite a while. But I think some of you
still remember me. I've been around since the beginning (actually
voted on David Barr Yaffe's proposal to create RAMPS). RAMPS remains a
valuable resource. But I noticed this morning something like 275 posts
since yesterday afternoon, and almost all of them--including replies
to legit posts--were from scam artists (I'm trying to choose words
that won't get this post filtered by various usenet readers).

Could be this is a temporary situation. But if it lasts long enough,
RAMPS will lose a lot of value.

Perhaps we could consider shifting over to a mailing list. I co-
moderate two lists, one for documentary filmmakers and another for
professional video editors. Each has around 1500 members. I've created
and moderated other mailing lists in the past. Moderation takes very
little effort on my part.

Mailing lists aren't a perfect alternative to usenet. But if this
group is filled with adverts and nefarious links, we could consider
moving the list, and I'd be willing to help do that.

Just a thought for now...But what do you all think?

Jim

I'm on several other pro level lists and they are great, 0 spam or
unwanted junk content. I'd say if it doesn't go away shortly ( and I
doubt it will ) then moving to a mail list is a very good thing.

Steve Oakley

Hi everyone,

I've been in lurk mode for quite a while. But I think some of you
still remember me. I've been around since the beginning (actually
voted on David Barr Yaffe's proposal to create RAMPS). RAMPS
remains a valuable resource. But I noticed this morning something
like 275 posts since yesterday afternoon, and almost all of them--
including replies to legit posts--were from scam artists (I'm trying
to choose words that won't get this post filtered by various usenet
readers).

Could be this is a temporary situation. But if it lasts long
enough, RAMPS will lose a lot of value.

Perhaps we could consider shifting over to a mailing list. I co-
moderate two lists, one for documentary filmmakers and another for
professional video editors. Each has around 1500 members. I've created
and moderated other mailing lists in the past. Moderation takes very
little effort on my part.

Mailing lists aren't a perfect alternative to usenet. But if this
group is filled with adverts and nefarious links, we could
consider moving the list, and I'd be willing to help do that.

Just a thought for now...But what do you all think?

In article
30a30cf7-64dd-4236-b22c-1135ebb72...@h11g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,

 Scott <sc...@farroutpro.com> wrote:
Why not set up this site run likehttp://jwsound.net/SMF/index.phpas
I havent seen any spam there

I like r.a.m.p.s. as a true usenet group and I also mention that a real
newsgroup reader client is a big help (rather than using a web portal
like Google). I will also add that my Discussion Group at jwsound.net is
a forum-type group which probably would not serve those who desire a
newsgroup like the present r.a.m.p.s. The reason for very little or no
spam on my group is that it is a members only group. You have to sign up
to be able to post anything and the signup procedure has a few security
measures in place --- nothing radical but it does prevent auto-posting
spam and so forth. Also, ultimately I moderate everything, even the
membership, so it doesn't get out of control. Lastly, my Discussion
Group, besides being fairly spam-free, has a somewhat different focus
and tone than r.a.m.p.s. --- that's why I like to participate in both
(as I know many others do as well).

Regards,  Jeff Wexler

Why not set up this site run like http://jwsound.net/SMF/index.php as
I havent seen any spam there

In article
30a30cf7-64dd-4236-b22c-1135ebb72...@h11g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,

Scott <sc...@farroutpro.com> wrote:
Why not set up this site run likehttp://jwsound.net/SMF/index.phpas
I havent seen any spam there

I like r.a.m.p.s. as a true usenet group and I also mention that a real
newsgroup reader client is a big help (rather than using a web portal
like Google). I will also add that my Discussion Group at jwsound.net is
a forum-type group which probably would not serve those who desire a
newsgroup like the present r.a.m.p.s. The reason for very little or no
spam on my group is that it is a members only group. You have to sign up
to be able to post anything and the signup procedure has a few security
measures in place --- nothing radical but it does prevent auto-posting
spam and so forth. Also, ultimately I moderate everything, even the
membership, so it doesn't get out of control. Lastly, my Discussion
Group, besides being fairly spam-free, has a somewhat different focus
and tone than r.a.m.p.s. --- that's why I like to participate in both
(as I know many others do as well).

Regards, Jeff Wexler

I noticed this morning something like 275 posts
since yesterday afternoon, and almost all of them--including replies
to legit posts--were from scam artists (I'm trying to choose words
that won't get this post filtered by various usenet readers).
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