All kinds of people ... talking about whatever may be on their minds at the moment. Usually there are few heavy issues or controversies on the agenda, but, as a rule, always plenty of fun.

A meeting of the minds for people of similar backgrounds or lifestyles. Talk about the ties that bind ... or divide ... be it race, ethnicity, age, gender, or even the work-place.

Learn how to explore, exploit, and enjoy all the features of your MSNTV Classic, Plus, DishPlayer or UltimateTV. Here's where most of us first learned how to put sounds and images in our e-mail, and eventually went on to build our own websites. You may even come across some of our more intrepid "hackerz."

All about the MSNTV Network and Online Service. Talk about what works and what doesn't ... and where we find ourselves in relationship to the World Wide (and sometimes Weird) Web.

News-groups for the believers, non-believers, and searchers for the ultimate truths. It can get heavy at times and, as might be expected, the debate is often spirited as well as informative.

Discuss the issues, the ideas and the people making today's headlines. Politics, the Economy, Foreign Affairs, or whatever sparked that extended conversation around the water-cooler at work today.

Did you ever wonder how many other WebTV subscribers come from your hometown or state? Here's where you might discover both your long-lost, as well as some new-found neighbors.

Assuming we still have some spare time and change, we can get together and talk about our avocations: gardening or gambling, cooking or collections, pets or pest control, cars or comic books.

Maybe it's watching the home-town team on TV or at the stadium; or you might be out there playing the game yourself. There's always plenty to talk about ... including the one that got away.

Trying to become independently wealthy and retire before you're 40? Well, there's always e-Bay. There are also people here discussing money ... whether it's saving it, investing it, or spending it more wisely.

Sometimes all we need is a little help from our friends. Perhaps it's just the reassurance of knowing that we're not alone. The support of others can work wonders. Here you can find help and give help.

Talk about your favorites in the world of Performing Arts: music, stage and screen, TV and Radio.... even if it's just about the dress she (almost) wore at the Academy Awards.

All of us have those hidden "guilty pleasures" in our lives. Some are just more noble and uplifting than others. Here's your chance to discuss the fine arts, literature, poetry, history, languages, education, health, medicine, and the sciences with some kindred souls.

They say the "truth is out there," so perhaps you can contribute to the search. These groups cover a broad range of intriguing topics: sci-fi, mythology, astrology, the genuinely paranormal, and the just plain weird.

Want to rant, gripe, confess, act silly, talk about yourself ... or maybe get into some spirited word jousting? You should find some good outlets here. Not for the faint-of-heart, many of these newsgroups may require the donning of asbestos under-garments. Your maiden aunt may also look askance at some of the language.

While most newsgroups utilize the written word to convey ideas and opinions, the "Sex" groups are unquestionably a visual medium. Some say that these groups are single-handedly responsible for the growing popularity of vid-caps, as well as the Kid-Friendly and Surf-Watch settings. Those with fragile sensitivities are best advised to stay away from these groups.

Individual subscribers create their own moderated newsgroups about any topic of their choosing. With over 1,000 such clubs in existence, we can do little more here than provide you the master-list and links to each of them. Exploring these may be a daunting, but rewarding, task.

WebTV "newsgroupies" do not sustain themselves by alt.discuss alone. Over the years we have harkened to the clarion call of Usenet, and "homesteaded" what were once virtually abandoned news-groups. Several have thrived through the participation of both current and past users of the WebTV service.

Can't find the exact group you're looking for? Go to the Index! Save this page in your Favorites and you have instant access to all the groups!

There's also a single-page, numbered version here.

If you think we got it wrong, you may be right!