The Internet and the History of Auchencairn

Usenet

• ancient, sprawling, unwieldy, anarchic online discussion system
• older than the Internet
• treat with caution
  • not all the advice you get on Usenet is good
  • newcomers ('newbies') who don't understand the conventions ('netiquette') may be treated with hostility and rudeness
  • nevertheless a very valuable information resource
• searchable via Google Groups (formerly DejaNews)
• useful groups include
  • soc.genealogy.uk+ireland
  • scot.general
  • soc.culture.scottish

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