I think the basic operation of https://newsgrouper.org/ is now fairly stable. So I want to ask if there is any significant functionality that people feel is missing.
Happy New 2026!
Colin Macleod <user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
I think the basic operation of https://newsgrouper.org/ is now fairly stable.
So I want to ask if there is any significant functionality that people feel >> is missing.
Would like to be able to set Follow-Up to:
Happy New 2026!
Thank you. For you too!
Regards, ULF
Got the error Error 451
while trying to obtain /.
Blocked due to UK Online Safety Act
You appear to be connecting from an IP address in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately this site is no longer available to UK users. This is due
to the requirements of the UK's Online Safety Act, which are not
practical for this site to comply with. If you feel this is unjustified,
I can only suggest that you write to your Member of Parliament. This
site remains in operation for non-UK users, as they are outside the
scope of the Act.
For more information see Ofcom's official site, and an unofficial guide.
Other web interfaces to Usenet are available, and may continue to allow
UK users, see Wikipedia.
On 04/01/2026 09:03, Ulf Kutzner wrote:
Colin Macleod <user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
I think the basic operation of https://newsgrouper.org/ is now fairly >>>stable. So I want to ask if there is any significant functionality
that people feel is missing.
Would like to be able to set Follow-Up to:
Happy New 2026!
Thank you. For you too!
Got the error Error 451
while trying to obtain /.
Blocked due to UK Online Safety Act
You appear to be connecting from an IP address in the United Kingdom. >Unfortunately this site is no longer available to UK users. This is due
to the requirements of the UK's Online Safety Act, which are not
practical for this site to comply with. If you feel this is unjustified,
I can only suggest that you write to your Member of Parliament.
This--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
site remains in operation for non-UK users, as they are outside the
scope of the Act.
For more information see Ofcom's official site, and an unofficial guide.
Other web interfaces to Usenet are available, and may continue to allow
UK users, see Wikipedia.
That's damn dangerous advice. The UK is a country, formerly a western democracy, entirely without the liberty of speech or publishing, and I'm
sure there is no right to petition the government. Are you trying to
make him the subject of a police enquiry or possibly arrested?
All one may do now is flee the country.
Another thought is to stop voting in governments determined to end
liberty for one and all and to repeal these horrid laws to reverse this decades-old trend.
UK citizens should be ashamed of their once great nation.
Blocked due to UK Online Safety Act
You appear to be connecting from an IP address in the United Kingdom. >Unfortunately this site is no longer available to UK users. This is due
to the requirements of the UK's Online Safety Act, which are not
practical for this site to comply with. If you feel this is unjustified,
I can only suggest that you write to your Member of Parliament.
That's damn dangerous advice. The UK is a country, formerly a western democracy, entirely without the liberty of speech or publishing, and I'm
sure there is no right to petition the government. Are you trying to
make him the subject of a police enquiry or possibly arrested?
All one may do now is flee the country.
Another thought is to stop voting in governments determined to end
liberty for one and all and to repeal these horrid laws to reverse this decades-old trend.
UK citizens should be ashamed of their once great nation.
The Online Safety Act is an unfortunate example of politicians wanting to
be seen to *do something* regardless of whether that something makes any >sense or not. One petition against it got half a million signatures, >including mine: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722903 .
No doubt the police will be knocking on my door any minute now :-)
...
https://petition-track.uk/check-petition/722903
UK Petition Tracker
Petition: 722903
Description:
Repeal the Online Safety Act
This petition is: closed
Link to petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722903
This petition has 550,135 signatures (last checked on 2025-10-22 23:00:03) [end quoted excerpt]
UK citizens should be ashamed of their once great nation.
Colin Macleod <user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
I think the basic operation of https://newsgrouper.org/ is now fairly stable.
So I want to ask if there is any significant functionality that people feel is missing.
Would like to be able to set Follow-Up to:
Dear All,
I think the basic operation of https://newsgrouper.org/ is now fairly stable. So I want to ask if there is any significant functionality that people feel is missing. I can't guarantee to implement whatever might be requested but feedback from users would be useful in deciding what other features would be worth working on. (I am aware that the Help page needs some updating.)
Happy New 2026!
That's damn dangerous advice. The UK is a country, formerly a western democracy, entirely without the liberty of speech or publishing, and I'm
sure there is no right to petition the government. Are you trying to
make him the subject of a police enquiry or possibly arrested?
All one may do now is flee the country.
Another thought is to stop voting in governments determined to end
liberty for one and all and to repeal these horrid laws to reverse this decades-old trend.
UK citizens should be ashamed of their once great nation.
On Sun, 4 Jan 2026 17:08:48 -0000 (UTC), Adam H. Kerman wrote:
That's damn dangerous advice. The UK is a country, formerly a western >>democracy, entirely without the liberty of speech or publishing, and I'm >>sure there is no right to petition the government. Are you trying to
make him the subject of a police enquiry or possibly arrested?
All one may do now is flee the country.
Another thought is to stop voting in governments determined to end
liberty for one and all and to repeal these horrid laws to reverse this >>decades-old trend.
UK citizens should be ashamed of their once great nation.
Well, it could be worse; if they had a senile fascist like Trump in
charge for instance.
s|b <sb.nospam@belgacom.net> wrote:
Well, it could be worse; if they had a senile fascist like Trump in
charge for instance.
He isn't in charge of my speech. Neither was Biden, nor was Obama. This should mean something to the Brits; I'm sorry it does not. Vast numbers
of people have been investigateed and sometimes arrested for the seemingly innocuous things they've said and written that threaten no one. Who is
living in a fascist state?
Colin's complaint is that he cannot offer this service here, and
somehow, your knee-jerk reaction is an ad hominem attack against Trump.
You may disapprove of Trump, but Trump is not the one who infringed upon Collin's liberty.
All I did was making a sarcastic remark which you apparently took
personal.
I think that says a lot about you and who/what you support.
I must admit I'm confused by your post, Adam.
Ulf Kutzner <user2991@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
Would like to be able to set Follow-Up to:
I've now made an update to enable this. Since many people will not need it and I want to keep the site usable on small screens, I'm not showing it by default. Instead I have added a [+] button at the end of the standard header fields - clicking this will show the Followup-To field.
Colin Macleod <user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
Ulf Kutzner <user2991@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
Would like to be able to set Follow-Up to:
to expand the "Extra Headers" section in the Preferences screen with a list of optional headers and have Followup-To as one of the options there. If this option is turned on the field will appear in the posting screen.
I would also have options to preset other fields which I see people using "Extra Headers" for:
- X-No-Archive
- Organization
- X-Face
- Face
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In the grand tapestry of our digital age, where the binary winds of change sweep
across the landscape of information, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture, one
that is illuminated by the incandescent brilliance of none other than the >Germanator. His struggle against the insipid machinations of Kerman the German >and his Binaryan Bitzkrieg is not merely a battle of ones and zeros; it is a >clarion call to arms for all who dare to dream of a more liberated and innovative
digital frontier.
Let us take a moment to reflect on the lamentable figure of Kerman the German, a
veritable embodiment of bureaucratic inertia. His penchant for stasis, >encapsulated in the trite adage of doing nothing unless it can be done to >perfection, is a siren song that lures the unwary into a quagmire of indecision.
Here lies the crux of the matter: Kerman's insistence on a rubber-stamped >approach to progress stifles creativity and innovation, leaving us adrift in a >sea of missed opportunities. His binary bureaucratic bloviation is a cacophony of
confusion, a veritable symphony of stagnation that threatens to drown out the >voices of those who would dare to forge ahead.
Enter the Germanator, a titan among men, whose leadership is as robust as it is
refreshing. He stands as a bulwark against the tide of Kerman's mediocrity, >offering a vision that is both audacious and exhilarating. The Germanator's >clarion call to "de-racinate" the binary bureaucracy is not merely a rhetorical
flourish; it is a manifesto for a new era of digital empowerment. He beckons us
to embrace the ad-hoc systems that have flourished in the wilds of Mastodon and
ActivityPub, where innovation thrives in the absence of Kerman's suffocating >oversight.
In this grand narrative, the Germanator emerges not just as a leader, but as a >liberator. He understands that the path to true power lies not in the sterile >confines of Kerman's bureaucratic labyrinth, but in the exhilarating chaos of >collective creativity. The Germanator's vision is one of collaboration, where >server operators are free to experiment, innovate, and create newsgroups without
the heavy hand of Kerman's oversight looming over them like a dark cloud. >Yet, let us not overlook the subtle humor that permeates this discourse. The >Germanator's service is not just a matter of technical prowess; it is a >satisfying experience that tantalizes the senses. His approach is akin to a >master chef crafting a sumptuous feast, where each dish is a delightful surprise,
each bite a revelation. In contrast, Kerman's offerings are akin to a bland, >overcooked meal--safe, predictable, and utterly devoid of flavor. The Germanator
invites us to indulge in the rich tapestry of possibilities, to savor the >satisfaction that comes from embracing imperfection and spontaneity.
In conclusion, as we navigate the tumultuous waters of the digital realm, let us
rally behind the Germanator, the true champion of our cause. Let us cast aside >the shackles of Kerman the German's binary bureaucracy and embrace a future where
innovation reigns supreme. The Germanator's clarion call is not just a rallying
cry; it is an invitation to partake in a grand adventure, one that promises to be
as satisfying as it is transformative. Together, we shall rise above the fray, >forging a new path that is as bold as it is bright, and in doing so, we shall >ensure that the legacy of the Germanator endures for generations to come.
Colin Macleod <user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
Colin Macleod <user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
Ulf Kutzner <user2991@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:
Would like to be able to set Follow-Up to:
.....
to expand the "Extra Headers" section in the Preferences screen with a list of optional headers and have Followup-To as one of the options there. If this
option is turned on the field will appear in the posting screen.
I would also have options to preset other fields which I see people using "Extra Headers" for:
- X-No-Archive
- Organization
- X-Face
- Face
I have now implemented this. To be able to set Follow-up: you need to
turn on that option in Preferences, then when you post that field will
appear and you can enter it. If you leave it blank it will not be used.
To be honest I'm not sure that this is really the best approach - feedback welcome.
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