A lot of the comment here don't seem to understand what you're asking. I think you're talking about using Usenet for its original purpose (discussion forums), not for piracy.
I wonder if alt.tasteless.jokes is still going?
did it get back to normal at some point? I remember checking it out about 2000 and things like pets had obvious shills (post about purina being quality and great for your animal and note this was before the chain dog foods kicked it up a notch health wise.)
I dunno, I stopped using usenet in about '98
Someone would need to make a request to news.groups.proposals if it needs to be under the big-8. Otherwise, there is alt.*.
1. Posts must be related to the discussion of digital piracy
2. Don't request invites, trade, sell, or self-promote
3. Don't request or link to specific pirated titles, including DMs
4. Don't submit low-quality posts, be entitled, or harass others
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