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From: Chris Schram <chrispam1@me.com>
Subject: Re: False positive in alt.obituaries
Newsgroups: eternal-september.support
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:55:06 -0000 (UTC) (4 hours, 32 minutes ago) Organization: Where the hell is Langlois, Oregon?

On 2023-12-15, Blueshirt <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:

Adam H. Kerman wrote:

References: <3164445f-f990-4c5d-af98-755993721119n@googlegroups.com>

Ironically, the followup was posted to one of my articles imploring
Google Groups users to become subscribers on genuine News servers, with
Google's announcement of de-peering from Usenet.

Please tell me you didn't write an obituary for Google Groups Adam!

You could have at least waited until February! :-)

I asked Bard "Write a 100-word obituary for the demise of Google Groups
peering on Usenet." In a typical Google-centric voice it replied:

RIP, Google Groups Usenet Peering: 1996-2024

Gone, but not forgotten, Google Groups' peering with Usenet breathed its
last on February 22nd, 2024. A titan of the early internet, it bridged
the gap between decentralized communities and the sleek interface of the
web. Its archive, a treasure trove of digital history, remains, but the
thrill of real-time discourse across servers faded with the final post.

Remember the vibrant debates in alt.*? The technical wizardry in
comp.lang.c? The endless flame wars in soc.sex? Google Groups opened
these doors to a wider audience, democratizing access and fostering
global connections.

While its demise may sting, the spirit of Usenet endures in independent
servers and resilient communities. Google Groups' legacy lives on in the lessons learned: the power of open dialogue, the value of decentralized information, and the enduring allure of a community built on shared
interests, not corporate algorithms.

So, raise a glass to Google Groups Usenet, a pioneer of the digital age.
Though its journey ends, its spirit lives on, whispering through the
cables and echoing in the hearts of those who dared to connect across
the great divide.
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[2023-12-15]: Google announces Google Groups' "Usenet Suicide" to happen
two months later.
[2024-02-15]: Google Groups' "Usenet Suicide".
(((((((((((((( Now let us celebrate both dates each year! ))))))))))))))
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