[news.newusers.questions] How to create a newsgroup?

davida@umd5.umd.edu (David Arnold) (01/17/90)

How does one go about creating a newsgroup?

I know this has been asked a multitude of times before, but I never paid 
close attention to the actual steps.  I know there is a call for discussion,
a call for votes, and other stuff.  I've scanned this group, and others,
and see the process, but can't find the official steps.

The questions I have are:  what steps do I need to take, in what order?
Where do I post the things I need to post?  I can't find the Emily Post
Guide anywhere, or I'd probably be able to figure this out myself (if it's
in there).

Could someone who knows the *proper* steps please send me mail?  My mailing
list is overflowing, and we're losing people due to the volume...

Thanks for any help,
David Arnold  

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