The Internet allows you to participate in a wide variety of electronic conferences that cover technical, philosophical, and practical topics. Both have worldwide distribution and participation.
Someone wishing to announce a new program or product can reach a wide audience.
Bug reports and their fixes can be made available quickly without the expense of mass mailings. Many different people at many different locations can be involved in a public discussion without having to schedule a meeting. Netscape also has newsreading ability. You may subscribe from your mailer program on Blue or through an Internet Service Provider. If you subscribe to an active list, your e-mail can become overwhelming.