Internet newsgroups vs forums

[ps56k 10]

just to let anyone know, there is another whole world out there of about 40,000 discussion groups - called newsgroups. You can see some of the activity by searching Google "Groups". There are several newsgroups for Scouting, such as -

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=lang_en&group=rec.scouting.usa

[cubbobwhite 10]

rec.scouting.usa could be a useful newsgroup but after a while you get tired of all the belligerent posts and wonder if the posters are really Scouters.

[Pureblade 10]

I find that forums are better, because there seems to be less ignorant jerks running rampant on Scouting site. Also, forums are usually moderated, and the spammers and such are banned.

[VAordeal 10]

With newsgroups you tend to get alot of perverts strolling into topics. I just read a rather disgusting post in the rec.scouting or w/e it is called newsgroup. There are very sick people out there. Message boards beat newsgroups hands down any day.