Group creation and removal policy for the it-alt.* Usenet hierarchy
This policy has been established by "GNUg it-alt"[1], you can contact us at
it-alt@servidellagleba.it
1) All newgroup, rmgroup and checkgroup [1] control messages
will be signed with [it-alt@servidellagleba.it] PGP key. Fingerprint is available
at http://news.linuxfan.it/it-alt/pgp.txt .
If your server accepts our cmsgs, you are kindly invited to let
us know, so that we can keep an updated list.
2) A hierarchical structure by topic is suggested [2]. In order to
comply, the proponent for a new newsgroup should take care of
the following rules:
- use a syntactically correct name;
- avoid any use of rudeness or illicit references
- draw up the Group Charter [1].
The Group Charter will'be included in CMSG Newgroup.
3) The creation of groups already existing in it.* and italia.* is highly
discouraged in order to avoid having doubled groups (unless the group
is moderate in it.*).
For exception to what previously stated must, good reasons must be
provided. In prefixed group it-alt.config, we'll be ready to find
better solution for users and newsadmins.
4) Newsgroups creation request for which there is a RFD or a CVF
on it.* won't be considered; also if the group in it.* it'll
be moderated. That to avoid any influence to vote in it.*
At end of vote, the request will be estimated as stated at point 3.
5) For newsgroups naming you can refer to the guide on web site
http://groups.google.it/groups?selm=DqKBL1.E6C%40deshaw.com&output=gplain
or on http://www.linuxfan.it/it-alt/FAQ
The taxonomy is inspired to the following state:
- at second level only thematic macroareas;
- no ambiguity or superimposition between the second levels;
The taxonomic model is avaiable at (sorry, not trasleted).
6) If requests at point 2 and point 3 have been fulfilled the group will
be created as soon as possibile.
7) Those policies are always "work in progress". Please send us any suggestion
about it-alt.*.
[1] _GNUg it-alt_ is acronym for "Gruppo Non Ufficiale gestione it-alt.
In english, just Unofficial Steering Group.
[2] Charters are hosted on http://www.linuxfan.it/it-alt/manifesti 