I ran across an old alt.comp.virus thread from 2006 that reminded me what Usenet trolling used to look like. The subject started innocently enough: "HELP Windows ME - Operating system not found." Then Snuhwolf, Kadaitc...

rb.alt.lameyslair • 1 week ago

The Trolls Used to Be Better

There was a time when trolling required patience, creativity, and enough intelligence to keep twenty people arguing for days without realizing they'd been played. The old-school troll had a plan. He'd drop something jus...

rb.alt.lameyslair • 1 week ago

Quit Lurking and Start Poasting, Ya Ornery Bastards

Bring Us Another Eternal September Some of you old Usenet hands remember September 1993. AOL opened the gates, the newcomers came pouring in, and September never ended. The old guard called it Eternal September, and mo...

rb.rec.whiskey • 1 week ago

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

I picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof yesterday, and I'll be pouring myself a dram tonight. This one has earned quite a following among serious bourbon drinkers, and for good reason. It's bottled straight fr...

rb.rec.whiskey • 1 week ago

How to Enjoy Whiskey

If you're going to drink a good whiskey, don't insult it by filling a glass to the top and knocking it back like cheap booze. Pour a **dram**—about **1½ to 2 ounces (45–60 mL)**. That's plenty. Before the real pour, ad...

rb.alt.lameyslair • 1 week ago

wtf

Where are all the peeps? Guess I need to try to invite some folks.

rb.alt.lameyslair • 4 weeks ago

Crayon

fukkkin' dude is a chump. lol

rb.alt.lameyslair • 4 weeks ago

So why do you think...

RootBadger stirred up so much shit?

rb.alt.lameyslair • 1 month ago

Question...

Is this the main group of people from alt.slack? Or, is there another one hiding somewhere? If RALL is it, let's get some action here, fellas.

rb.alt.buzzard.rules • 1 month ago

Where is that little BuZZard dweeb at?

Who does this clown think he is? Make a group, and no posting?

rb.rec.whiskey • 1 month ago

The Art of the Slow Pour

A good bottle of whiskey teaches patience. It wasn't rushed, and neither should the evening. Pour a dram, put the phone down, and enjoy the silence.

rb.alt.lameyslair • 1 month ago

Move the needle

I am really digging this root Badger thing. we just need to get some post going! let's move the needle!

rb.alt.fan.karl-malden.nose • 1 month ago

The official OG nose

Thanks to yoda for making this image for the group. ``` https://rootbadger.com/attachments/37 ``` #meow

rb.alt.fan.karl-malden.nose • 1 month ago

I Guess Somebody Had To Start It...

So... here we are. If you're reading this, you've officially witnessed the rebirth of rb.alt.fan.karl-malden.nose. The original alt.fan.karl-malden.nose began life as one of Usenet's many wonderfully ridiculous joke gr...

rb.rec.whiskey • 1 month ago

The Second Glass

The first glass takes the edge off the day. The second one is where the stories start. I've always thought whiskey was less about the drink and more about slowing down long enough to remember the people you've met, the...

rb.comp.programs.announce • 1 month ago

Oblivio - A Terminal-Based Usenet Newsreader

Since this is for usenet, I hope it is okay to post this.. After a lot of work, I'm happy to finally introduce Oblivio, a new terminal-based (TUI) Usenet newsreader. If you spend your time in a terminal and prefer a fa...

rb.alt.lameyslair • 1 month ago

Robert Wolfe aka Jen Douchebanger stressing out hard

I keep seeing that clown trying to talk people out of checking out RootBadger. That's his problem, not mine. Like the newsletter said, just keep inviting people who'll appreciate what we're building. RootBadger isn't he...

rb.arts.music • 1 month ago

Been up watching some James Brown and Tina Turner stuff.

It doesn't seem as if they shared the stage. I searched for it on YouTube but it did not show me anything. I Figured they would have. James Brown's 'I feel Good' and Tina's Rolling on the River sticking with me tonight....