Saturday, July 29, 2017

Robert Anton Wilson on Usenet (1995-2003)

According to trusted Robert Anton Wilson scholars (see "Robert Anton Wilson's personal tech ecosystem"), he used to post on Usenet using the pseudonym "Mark Chan". Shared in commemoration of Robert Anton Wilson Day, here is a list of links pointing to the various newsgroups he posted to. The linked pages contain direct links to his posts (sorted by year and month).

Due to Google Groups having a less than ideal search interface (which seems to change every few years), there may be additional unlisted groups where RAW posted. If you happen to find more, please let me know in the comments section.

I hope you enjoy reading RAW's unfiltered and unedited Usenet posts as much I did*. He must have had a certain amount of trickster-ish fun posting under an assumed name, especially in discussion threads about his own work. His four primary haunts are listed in bold.


newsgroup name
number of posts
7
1
2
3
1
2
3
97
1
4
41
2
1
3
1
1
55
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
2
1
2
6
6
1
2
1
50
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
5


* At the time of this writing, I haven't read every post. The views contained therein do not necessarily reflect the views of the author (me) ... but you never know.

13 comments:

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    RAW's top 10 movies

    to this slightly different list:

    RAW's 100 favorite movies

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  2. Someone on Twitter pointed out Mark Chan = Mark(off) Chan(ey), aka "the MGT". It's a fitting pseudonym =)

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  4. Robert Anton Wilson was an active user of the Usenet discussion forum in the mid-1990s to early 2000s. During his time on Usenet, he discussed a variety of topics, including politics, literature, religion and philosophy. He was known for his witty comments and irreverent sense of humor. His posts were often controversial, inviting debate and discussion. That's what I know.

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  5. Robert Anton Wilson, or RAW as he was known to many on Usenet, was an influential figure in the early days of the internet. He was known for his wisdom and wit, often contributing thoughtful answers to difficult questions posed by others. He also wrote extensively about topics such as philosophy, spirituality, and science fiction.

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  11. I stumbled upon this fascinating post commemorating Robert Anton Wilson Day, featuring a collection of links to Usenet groups where he posted under the pseudonym "Mark Chan" from 1995 to 2003. The author encourages readers to explore his unfiltered and unedited posts, offering an exciting glimpse into RAW's online interactions and discussions about his work. As a Robert Anton Wilson enthusiast, I can't wait to dive into these links and discover more about his contributions to various Usenet communities!

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