They would automatically get the new groups with the names as proposed. But then 2 previously existing groups are left in an ankward position. If this group passes, rec.crafts.quilting will be removed after three months, allowing time for traffic to move. This newsgroup is for discussing all fiber and textile related interests that are not covered by another rec.crafts.textiles group. Discussions may cover techniques, supplies and equipment, drafting of patterns, artistic approaches, exhibitions or shows, books or other references.
Textiles includes both textiles to be worn or used in the home or textiles created for display.
The creation of all these groups under rec.crafts.textiles makes sense because the tree can then be maintained as a whole by newsadmins everywhere, semi-automatically in many cases. They would automatically get the new groups with the names as proposed. But then 2 previously existing groups are left in an ankward position. Rec.crafts.textiles should clearly be renamed rec.crafts.textiles.misc to conform to prevailing usenet conventions, and to better reflect its function. If this group passes, rec.crafts.textiles will be removed after three months, allowing time for traffic to move.