This deserves a top post:
Read a few faq's on usenet Mr. Lord . . . Lurk and learn.
Usenet is a wonderful resource. It deserves a great deal of curtesy
and respect. No one HAS to answer your questions, if they do take
their time to explain things to you - you should be grateful.
Perhaps you just left a more "earthy" (for lack of a better
descriptor) group.
Some usenet groups actually try to help people. This is one.
Perhaps this is your first foray into usenet.
You are the beggar here. Go along, get along. Learn. Be humble, my
lord.