3. Point your browser to http://www.thenet-usa.com, The Net's evolving Web site. You'll be able to send quick notes to our staff, download software and demos, and watch for what's coming up.
So, don't let the revolution begin without you -- and without The Net.
-- Launch Editor1. alt.tv.x-files -- This group is devoted to Fox TV's "X-Files" series chronicling the adventures of FBI agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder as they investigate the realms of the extraterrestrial and the supernatural. This superb series has attracted many literary and witty fans. Discussions range from UFOs to vampires and forensic pathology, not to mention how great David Duchovny looks in Speedos.
2. alt.folklore.urban -- It debunks urban legends -- those tales we've always believed in, although they've yet to occur. This group's FAQ will keep you from asking dumb questions, as well as shatter long-held misconceptions about stories that happened to a friend of a friend.
3. alt.fan.cecil-adams -- If you like a.f.u. (above), then you'll love the fans of the irascible Cecil Adams, knowledgemeister of "The Straight Dope," a weekly newspaper column that seeks to solve all the mysteries of life. You'll learn what happens if you flip on your headlights while you're driving at the speed of light, as well as the calorie and fat content of sperm. This is education at its most fun.
4. news.newusers.questions -- If you want to ask a dumb question, this is the place to do it.
5. news.answers -- FAQmania! Answers to questions you haven't even asked.
6. rec.arts.wobegon -- A meeting hall for the residents of Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.
7. rec.humour.funny -- Be warned that the humor here can get very ribald.
8. alt.music.lyrics -- The question: "How did that song go?"
9. alt.fan.letterman.top-ten -- Postings updated daily.
10. alt.cuddle -- When the going gets tough, drop in here for a digital hug from a professional cuddler, at no charge.
Remember, even in the comforting cyberspace of these groups, wipe your feet, be polite, and ALWAYS read the FAQ.