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Summary

Usenet users looking to gain some insight into Discworld need look no farther than the alt.fan.pratchett newsgroup. There you will find commentary from Pratchett's dedicated fans and even some posts from the author himself. The newsgroup's FAQ page describes the alt.fan.pratchett group as "the discussion of a group of Terry Pratchett fans meeting at an on-line pub," along with a warning that much of the conversation in the Usenet group is not directly Pratchett related, in the strictest sense. You will, however, find plenty of analysis, explanation, and commentary about Pratchett, Discworld, the novels, and the community in the newsgroup, so newcomers should certainly pay the group a visit if they are wishing to find more detail on the author's work and worlds. Some topics that can be found in the newsgroup include discussion of Pratchett's various characters, commentary on his influence on other popular writers, questions about Pratchett's next book and touring schedule, etc. To learn more about the newsgroup and Terry Pratchett, visit http://www.lspace.org/faqs/ or pay a visit directly to the newsgroup at alt.fan.pratchett.