Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:46:11 -0000
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For your newsgroups file:
alt.fan.bonzo-dog The Bonzo Dog (Doo Dah) Band: Neil Innes, Viv
Stanshall etc


DISCUSSED IN alt.config:

proposal for alt.fan.bonzo-dog posted by andyrobts@aol.com on 19th March
1998. reply from Sysop 20th Mar. Justification posted, various contributions
demonstrated strong international interest and traffic in newsgroups. Name
finalised without -band.

Richard.Bryant suggested posting a Charter, charter posted No further objections.


JUSTIFICATION:

A dejanews search on bonzo+dog indicated 2100 matches. There is a mailing
list with 65 subscribers which is intended strictly for low volume informative
posts. It is envisaged that this would continue and the ng will attract wider
ranging discussion, probably medium volume traffic.

References to the Bonzo's regularly crop up in alt.fan.capt-beefheart,
alt.fan.frank-zappa, alt.comedy.british, alt.fan.monty-python newsgroups.
Also in rec.music.beatles, rec.music.dementia, rec.music.rock-pop-r+b.1960s.


CHARTER:

A forum for fans of the 'The Bonzo Dog Band' previously known as 

'The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.

Topics might include the recorded output of the Bonzo's, TV shows and videosand
the careers of former band members. No commercial advertising allowed unless
for goods or services related to the subject of the group. Private individuals
may advertise their Website or business in their
signature files . Binary postings are forbidden. All Binary files should
be posted onto the relevant group with a pointer to them in this group Format:
Text files only, HTML , graphics and sound files should be placed on the
Web with a pointer to them in this group

Moderation:

The newsgroup will not be moderated. We are an anarcho-syndicalist collective
with a rotating chair.