Hi karm!
Glad you enjoyed some of my posts! I'm a long-time lurker who decided to
post for a few reasons.
First, I wanted to preserve some of the posts of some great posters. After a
while, posts will fall off servers. Re-posting stuff after a period of time
doesn't ensure the posters will be remembered, but it does ensure that what
they posted is.
Second reason is a little more selfish. I've lost a lot of stuff I've
downloaded. I tried to archive stuff on DVDs. Many, including those I've
seen that are currently manufactured, deteriorate too quickly. Also, I've
had a hard drive crash. I can't get into an external hard drive. Posting my
movies at the newsgroups is a way of safely storing my movies.
Third, I believe that a lot of guys who left the newsgroups, for various
reasons, may consider returning. Maybe not with the complete dedication they
once had, but at least returning in part. They are more likely to contribute
again if they see vibrant groups with active posters, rather than groups
with no posters and little activity.
Fourth, when someone such as yourself gets some enjoyment out of something
I've posted, it puts a smile on my face.
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