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The Advertising Newsgroups


Topical groups which accept advertising

Below are two separate lists. Browse both to see if either list has a group which would fit your offering. The first list consists of groups dedicated to advertising in their specialty; commercial ads will generally be more welcome there than in the second list. The second list contains newsgroups which accept on-topic individuals’ advertisements. Most will accept commercial advertising if you are offering something really special of widespread interest and on-topic for that group. A rental firm selling their fleet of used kayaks at discount prices in rec.boats.paddle would be a prime example. General commercial ads, even notices of web pages and the like, are occasionally acceptable. If you post frequently, or if there is a hint that you may be off-topic, then you are asking for trouble. Readers of groups in the second list will be especially vociferous to you and your sysadmin about your terrible netiquette if your ad is a waste of their time. Browse any of these groups, and read their respective FAQs, before you post.


Specialized marketplace groups:
May or may not accept commercial posts.

Other general forums which accept ads.
May or may not accept commercial posts.


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