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General Newsgroup Question
I am using Outlook Express as my news reader program. Rec.radio.shortwave is
the only newsgroup that I read or post to. I'm just wondering if there is a way to block entire threads of subject matter that I am not interested in. Some examples of threads that I would like to see blocked by my computer include: WWWB Decoder Circuit Why don't you debate me? Spain proves terror attacks work Shortwave Group is blackballing me R New Zealand Int'l A04 Schedule I'm not looking to block any particular poster. If he or she has an opinion about a subject that I share an interest, then I look forward to reading their posting. Any ideas? |
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Just don't click on it.
"Corbin Ray" wrote in message ... I am using Outlook Express as my news reader program. Rec.radio.shortwave is the only newsgroup that I read or post to. I'm just wondering if there is a way to block entire threads of subject matter that I am not interested in. Some examples of threads that I would like to see blocked by my computer include: WWWB Decoder Circuit Why don't you debate me? Spain proves terror attacks work Shortwave Group is blackballing me R New Zealand Int'l A04 Schedule I'm not looking to block any particular poster. If he or she has an opinion about a subject that I share an interest, then I look forward to reading their posting. Any ideas? |
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"Corbin Ray" wrote in message ... I am using Outlook Express as my news reader program. Rec.radio.shortwave is the only newsgroup that I read or post to. I'm just wondering if there is a way to block entire threads of subject matter that I am not interested in. Some examples of threads that I would like to see blocked by my computer include: WWWB Decoder Circuit Why don't you debate me? Spain proves terror attacks work Shortwave Group is blackballing me R New Zealand Int'l A04 Schedule I'm not looking to block any particular poster. If he or she has an opinion about a subject that I share an interest, then I look forward to reading their posting. Any ideas? I don't think you can block (hide) subjects -before- you see the first message in Outlook Express, but you can put a thread on "ignore." To make a long story short, go to your help index in Outlook Express and type in "ignore conversation" to bring up instructions. |
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Corbin Ray wrote:
Some examples of threads that I would like to see blocked by my computer include: WWWB Decoder Circuit Why don't you debate me? Spain proves terror attacks work Shortwave Group is blackballing me R New Zealand Int'l A04 Schedule Any ideas? ...and you problem with the thread on RNZI shortwave broadcasting schedule is?? -- Brian Denley http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html |
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"Corbin Ray" wrote in message ... I am using Outlook Express as my news reader program. Rec.radio.shortwave is the only newsgroup that I read or post to. I'm just wondering if there is a way to block entire threads of subject matter that I am not interested in. Some examples of threads that I would like to see blocked by my computer include: WWWB Decoder Circuit Why don't you debate me? Spain proves terror attacks work Shortwave Group is blackballing me R New Zealand Int'l A04 Schedule I'm not looking to block any particular poster. If he or she has an opinion about a subject that I share an interest, then I look forward to reading their posting. Any ideas? Greetings from Gloucester! Click Tools Message Rules News... Check When the subject line contains specific words Check delete it Click on the blue "specific words" and type in words or phrases from subjects you might want to avoid. This only works if you can figure out in advance what you want to avoid - sexual references, politics, etc, Good luck, Jim B |
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It's nothing against anyone or any poster. Some threads don't interest me
because they are about a specific radio I don't own. Other threads concern reception of stations in very far off countries (New Zealand, etc.) that my limited equipment just can't snag. Still others are too technically natured such as how to modify a radio or try to understand solar propagation. And of course, others are the well-known whining threads that get under everyone's skin. Please don't feel like this is an insult to anyone. I really respect Michael Bryant, not just for his knowledge of dxing, but he's a fellow Kentuckian as well. I was only trying to find a way to save myself some time so I could better peruse the parts of the newsgroup that interested me more than others. I am truly sorry if I offended anyone. I respect everyone who posts here and consider every one of you to be my superior. I'm just hoping to learn a little at a time so maybe one day, I can be one of you experts too. Thanks for understanding. |
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From: "Corbin Ray"
I respect everyone who posts here and consider every one of you to be my superior. I'm just hoping to learn a little at a time so maybe one day, I can be one of you experts too. Thanks for understanding. Well, it's certainly your right to block whatever you please. But you should be able to pick up New Zealand easily with very modest equipment from your location. RNZI programming is really some of the most interesting you'll find. My family is originally from Whitley City in McCreary county. Beautiful down there. With great respect from a fellow Kentuckian, Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL Louisville, KY R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K, DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76 (remove "nojunk" to reply) |
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Enough sarcasm, time for answers! NewsProxy will do the job. Unfortunately,
they have disappeared. As they were giving it away, so will I, until they return or the bandwidth gets too high. Read how to use it he http://www.aapcsite.plus.com/newsproxy.html If you can understand it, you can download it he http://bfozx.url.cjb.net in zipped format (117 kB). Put the files in a directory, read the directions and go for it (slight reconfig needed in Outlook Express: change Server Name to localhost). I will not respond to requests for help, don't even bother asking! Use at your own risk. I've been using it for years. A sample killfile for rec.radio.shortwave accompanies the zip file. Enjoy. "PM" |
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As soon as I List Unread, I back up to my newsgroup menu window and quickly
Mark Read rec.radio.shortwave. Then, what I don't read during the session won't come up the next session. Bill, K5BY |
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