The first type of group is referred to as a listserv . Listserv programs are sophisticated and can serve as databases. In many cases, it is possible to obtain copies of messages from the listserv itself. A second type of Internet discussion group is referred to as a newsgroup, or broadly, as Usenet news . Discussion groups in News are arranged in the same manner as a computer bulletin board.
Any interested person can post, or send an e-mail message, to a newsgroup.
23 January 1995. Critical Legal Theory . Copy available from Usenet newsgroup Rec. Donatelli, Jennifer L. 28 January 1995. Subliminal advertising in Barney .