[net.news.group] net.sources vs. net.wanted?

cfv@packet.UUCP (07/08/83)

I have recently seen a flurry of 'Where can I find....?' messages posted
to net.sources instead of (or in addition to) net.wanted. I was under the
impression that net.sources was where sources that answered needs in
net.wanted were posted, not where the requests were sent. Am I in error
here, or are the people posting? I don't want to start needlessly flaming
to people about this, but since I archive net.sources to tape in case I
change my mind and want something later I would prefer to not have to pick
those things out manually unless I have to...

alb@alice.UUCP (07/10/83)

net.wanted is indeed for queries of that sort.  net.sources is
ONLY for posting of sources (including docs, manuals, etc.)
It is NOT for queries, discussions about what has been posted
or the like.