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From: Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Usenet in Traveller
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:32:59 +0100
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On 12/10/2024 8:09 AM, Alex Schroeder wrote:
> Kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:
>> This is from The Starchild scenario in Signs and Portents 58 which is
>> also in the MgT Compendium 1, so according to Traveller canon Usenet
>> still exists in the 57th ct.
> 
> Which goes to show that you can use Usenet in your Traveller game for
> in-game communication!

Might be a bit difficult, because we would have to model the randomness 
of interstellar communications somewhat. But I guess it could be doable 
if a bit far fetched.