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'alt.arts.poetry.comments' (known as AAPC) is a Usenet newsgroup, created on July 6 1997 by poet Michael Giardina as an alternative to the long-established rec.arts.poems for those who specifically sought helpful comments on their writing. The group's heyday for on-topic posts was approximately between 1999 and 2002, when many writers of poetry, both published writers and beginners, participated. Since that time, increasing crossposting to other newsgroups and the preference of some former newsgroup regulars for moderated Web forums and mailing lists have deprived the group of some of its distinctive character, but both poems and comments continue to be posted.

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★ alt.arts.poetry.comments on Google Groups

★ The AAPC Frequently Asked Questions and other poetry resources written by group regulars

★ Abstract Poetry by Michael Giardina, the creator of Alt.arts.poetry.comments, on Creative Studios Literary Magazine, which was often referenced by the group's core contributors.