Since its 2002 debut, American Idol has kept its place as one of America's most popular reality television series. Usenet savvy American Idol fans gather to discuss the show and its participants in the newsgroup alt.tv.american-idol. The newsgroup's fans discuss and debate American Idol history, previous winners, speculate on current season's winners, dish out American Idol gossip, discuss former and current contestants, their talent, and their careers, share opinions on favorite songs and performers, etc. Alt.tv.american-idol newbies should check out the newsgroup's FAQ to get a refresher of American Idol history and characters, and to learn what's welcome within the group. The FAQ also educates newcomers about the frequently used terminology and abbreviations that abound in the group. So, whatever your opinion of the American Idol judges, you'll find a way to express your opinion and spark interesting conversation with other American Idol fans in the alt.tv.american-idol newsgroup.