Re: Proposal for the New Top-Level Hierarchy ai.* - Artificial Intelligence

On 01/04/25 21:34, Julien ÉLIE wrote:

Hi Bingo3331,
>
May I ask whether you use AI to help to >write your messages?
>

You asked if I’m using AI to write these messages—fair question! I’ll be
 honest: I’ve been working with Grok  to help draft them.
We’re passionate about this project and see AI as a partner to communicate
 effectively, not a replacement for our voices. I’m excited about this project and thought it’d be fitting to use AI to
 pitch an AI hierarchy! That said, if it comes off as too polished or
 impersonal, I can switch to a different style.

I definitely do not recommend parallel hierarchies like ia.* for French-speaking people nor ki.* for German-speaking people, etc.
>

Our plan is to stick with `ai.*` as a single, flexible hierarchy. We’ll
 start with `ai.ita.*` for Italian speakers, keeping "ai" as a recognizable
 tech shorthand, and any future groups (e.g., for French or German) can fit
 under `ai.fr.*` or `ai.de.*` with tailored charters. Does that feel like a
 simpler, more unified way forward to you?

>
Usenet lacks visibility in results from search engines, so I wonder why it wouldn't also be the case for a new ai.* hierarchy.  People would have to find it, and be provided with an easy modern way to read and post messages.
>

Your point about Usenet’s lack of visibility in search engines is
 spot-on—and it’s a big reason we’re pushing `ai.*`. You’re right that a new
 hierarchy won’t magically appear on Google, which is why we’re pairing it
 with a promotion strategy. We’re planning:
- **Social Media Outreach**: Posts on X, Reddit (e.g., r/artificial), and
 Italian tech forums to drive traffic, with links to a simple "How to Join
 ai.ita.*" guide.
- **Modern Access**: A PDF tutorial for newbies (Thunderbird setup, server
 list) and a potential web gateway via Corrado’s server (e.g., a basic
 NNTP-to-web interface if feasible).
- **Crossposting**: Linking `ai.ita.*` to active groups like `it.*` to
 piggyback on existing visibility.
We know Usenet’s old-school charm is also its hurdle. That’s why we’re
 committed to making `ai.*` discoverable and user-friendly. If it works, it
 could set a model for other hierarchies. Any suggestions on boosting
 visibility you’d recommend?

>
Thanks for the kind proposal.  I am afraid I do not have enough spare time to properly handle the subject, and >also other priorities.
>

We totally understand your time constraints and other priorities—thanks for
 being candid. We’re not asking you to take on extra work; Corrado’s got the
 technical side covered (server, peering, PGP controls), and I’m handling
 promotion. What we’d love is your moral support—or at least a neutral
 stance. If `ai.ita.*` takes off (we’ll track it with `ai.ita.stats`), it
 could benefit `fr.comp.ia` too, maybe through shared discussions. No
 pressure, but your blessing as a respected voice could encourage other
 admins to propagate it.
What do you think? Could we tweak anything—promotion, access, or scope—to
 ease your doubts? We’re all about reviving Usenet together, and your wisdom
 is invaluable.
Looking forward to your thoughts when you have a moment!
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