In actuality most oldbie Netters started celebrating, as having all the major ISPs dropping Usenet access would mean a potential end to the 'never-ending September' and would bring Usenet back to its original, non-n00b infested roots as well as obscure the binary froups from the general Joe Public, which would mean less attention from the RIAA and the MPAA. 2011 January 12, MrSpook, “"Usenet is dead" - No It Isn't . . . But There Are Many Who Want To Murder It”, in alt.tv.star-trek.tos (Usenet), archived from the original on 08 Dec 2025:
As I see it, I tend to trust more folks with whom I'm somewhat familiar, which is a reason I'd *appreciate* seeing such ads by regulars here, perhaps in an AD thread? I'd enjoy buying things from folks I've come to like and respect here. I realize that an awful lot of Netters might disagree with me about this, but isn't there another issue yet? 1998 August 19, Mike Rael, “FOR SALE: Objectivist Audio Set”, in humanities.philosophy.objectivism (Usenet), archived from the original on 08 Dec 2025:
53% of Netters between ages 19-25 have never bought online 1999 February 4, Jackie Severs, “- Profile of the average internet buyer”, in alt.culture.internet (Usenet), archived from the original on 08 Dec 2025: