07 Jan 16 11:31, you wrote to me:

 ml>> that's exactly what i said! if you don't have a SMTP server, you
 ml>> cannot reply privately! that reply would be email and should be
 ml>> converted to netmail after it is received by the SMTP server if it is
 ml>> destined to a FTN based participant...

 KE>  With JAMnntpd Netmail is handled as a special newgroup.

that's for FTN style private replies... they're a bugger to work with in a news
type of environment...

 KE> There is no need for a intermediate process via SMPT.

it is a whole lot easier to simply hit the reply button and have a private
message sent to the email server for gating back into FTN netmail... yes, the
current methodology work but it can be more compliant and easier to use...

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... I put instant coffee in a microwave & almost went back in time.-s.w.
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