Thanks for the reminder. Maybe a copy of this should be posted over in that
"BR-549 I know more about some boring chemicals than you do" thread.


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:42D54151.C9820112@sympatico.ca...
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
>
ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>

 

Thanks for the reminder. Maybe a copy of this should be posted over in that
"BR-549 I know more about some boring chemicals than you do" thread.


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:42D54151.C9820112@sympatico.ca...
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
>
ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>

 

Thanks for the reminder. Maybe a copy of this should be posted over in that
"BR-549 I know more about some boring chemicals than you do" thread.


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:42D54151.C9820112@sympatico.ca...
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
>
ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>

 

Thanks, Mike.



Mike Romain wrote:
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
> ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>
> At this time there are more that 50 articles sent to the Jeep
> listserver, as well as > 50 articles being sent on the offroad server
> daily. The volume on the usenet group rec.autos.4x4 exceeds 125
> articles daily.
>
> It has been suggested that a new Usenet group be created to take the
> load off of the listservers as well as limit the articles in the
> rec.autos.4x4 newsgroup.
>
> CHARTER: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The unmoderated newsgroup rec.autos.makers.jeep+****** is to be used
> for discussions, announcements, expression of opinions, and questions
> about Jeep (Trade Mark) and ****** vehicles. It also serves as a
> medium for those interested in sharing and exchanging their
> experience. It is also meant to be a forum for buying and selling
> parts by non-commercial vendors.
>
> Some things that could be discussed....
>
> -Jeep/****** history
> -repairs and modifications
> -parts exchange
> -technical information
> -4x4 driving experiences
> -vehicle restoration
> -new vehicle evaluations
>
> Some things that shouldn't be discussed....
>
> -4 wheel drive vehicles made by
> other manufacturers
> -commercial posts
>
> The articles sent to the Jeep listserver will be cross-posted to Usenet
> but not vise versa.
>
> END CHARTER.
>
> End quote.
>
> Just thought we all needed a reminder that this isn't a free for all
> alt.*.* group but a rec.*.* group that at least has some basic rules.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

Thanks, Mike.



Mike Romain wrote:
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
> ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>
> At this time there are more that 50 articles sent to the Jeep
> listserver, as well as > 50 articles being sent on the offroad server
> daily. The volume on the usenet group rec.autos.4x4 exceeds 125
> articles daily.
>
> It has been suggested that a new Usenet group be created to take the
> load off of the listservers as well as limit the articles in the
> rec.autos.4x4 newsgroup.
>
> CHARTER: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The unmoderated newsgroup rec.autos.makers.jeep+****** is to be used
> for discussions, announcements, expression of opinions, and questions
> about Jeep (Trade Mark) and ****** vehicles. It also serves as a
> medium for those interested in sharing and exchanging their
> experience. It is also meant to be a forum for buying and selling
> parts by non-commercial vendors.
>
> Some things that could be discussed....
>
> -Jeep/****** history
> -repairs and modifications
> -parts exchange
> -technical information
> -4x4 driving experiences
> -vehicle restoration
> -new vehicle evaluations
>
> Some things that shouldn't be discussed....
>
> -4 wheel drive vehicles made by
> other manufacturers
> -commercial posts
>
> The articles sent to the Jeep listserver will be cross-posted to Usenet
> but not vise versa.
>
> END CHARTER.
>
> End quote.
>
> Just thought we all needed a reminder that this isn't a free for all
> alt.*.* group but a rec.*.* group that at least has some basic rules.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

Thanks, Mike.



Mike Romain wrote:
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
> ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>
> At this time there are more that 50 articles sent to the Jeep
> listserver, as well as > 50 articles being sent on the offroad server
> daily. The volume on the usenet group rec.autos.4x4 exceeds 125
> articles daily.
>
> It has been suggested that a new Usenet group be created to take the
> load off of the listservers as well as limit the articles in the
> rec.autos.4x4 newsgroup.
>
> CHARTER: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The unmoderated newsgroup rec.autos.makers.jeep+****** is to be used
> for discussions, announcements, expression of opinions, and questions
> about Jeep (Trade Mark) and ****** vehicles. It also serves as a
> medium for those interested in sharing and exchanging their
> experience. It is also meant to be a forum for buying and selling
> parts by non-commercial vendors.
>
> Some things that could be discussed....
>
> -Jeep/****** history
> -repairs and modifications
> -parts exchange
> -technical information
> -4x4 driving experiences
> -vehicle restoration
> -new vehicle evaluations
>
> Some things that shouldn't be discussed....
>
> -4 wheel drive vehicles made by
> other manufacturers
> -commercial posts
>
> The articles sent to the Jeep listserver will be cross-posted to Usenet
> but not vise versa.
>
> END CHARTER.
>
> End quote.
>
> Just thought we all needed a reminder that this isn't a free for all
> alt.*.* group but a rec.*.* group that at least has some basic rules.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

Thanks, Mike.



Mike Romain wrote:
> This needs to be posted now and then although these days it seems it is
> a total waste of time and effort.
>
> For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole
> process including the votes can be viewed here:
>
> ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announc...rs.jeep+******
>
> Here is the Charter text quoted:
>
> RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad
> mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the
> offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to
> discuss topics specifically to Jeep and ****** vehicles.
>
> At this time there are more that 50 articles sent to the Jeep
> listserver, as well as > 50 articles being sent on the offroad server
> daily. The volume on the usenet group rec.autos.4x4 exceeds 125
> articles daily.
>
> It has been suggested that a new Usenet group be created to take the
> load off of the listservers as well as limit the articles in the
> rec.autos.4x4 newsgroup.
>
> CHARTER: rec.autos.makers.jeep+******
>
> The unmoderated newsgroup rec.autos.makers.jeep+****** is to be used
> for discussions, announcements, expression of opinions, and questions
> about Jeep (Trade Mark) and ****** vehicles. It also serves as a
> medium for those interested in sharing and exchanging their
> experience. It is also meant to be a forum for buying and selling
> parts by non-commercial vendors.
>
> Some things that could be discussed....
>
> -Jeep/****** history
> -repairs and modifications
> -parts exchange
> -technical information
> -4x4 driving experiences
> -vehicle restoration
> -new vehicle evaluations
>
> Some things that shouldn't be discussed....
>
> -4 wheel drive vehicles made by
> other manufacturers
> -commercial posts
>
> The articles sent to the Jeep listserver will be cross-posted to Usenet
> but not vise versa.
>
> END CHARTER.
>
> End quote.
>
> Just thought we all needed a reminder that this isn't a free for all
> alt.*.* group but a rec.*.* group that at least has some basic rules.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's