To manage moderated newsgroups on multiple NNTP servers, you would typically use a Usenet management software or newsreader that supports multiple servers and moderation capabilities. The technical description of the process is as follows:
1. Setup the Moderated Newsgroup: Firstly, create a new moderated newsgroup and set up the list of moderators who can approve or reject messages.
1. Configure NNTP servers: Configure multiple NNTP servers that will be hosting the moderated newsgroup. To do this, set up the server information such as hostname, port number, authentication details, and SSL settings.
1. Configure Moderation Settings: Depending on the software you are using, configure the moderation settings to specify how to handle the moderated newsgroup. This typically involves setting up parameters such as the name of the moderated newsgroup, the list of moderators, the access permissions, and message approval/rejection policies.
1. Publish the Moderated Newsgroup: Once the moderation settings are configured, you can publish the moderated newsgroup on the multiple NNTP servers. This should be done using a software tool that enables the newsgroup to be propagated across all servers.
1. Moderation of Messages: When a user posts a message to the moderated newsgroup, it is routed to the moderators’ inbox for review. The moderators can view the message and approve or reject it based on the criteria that have been set up.
1. Propagation of Approved Messages: When a moderator approves a message, it is pushed to the NNTP server that hosted the original message. The approved message is then propagated across all the other NNTP servers hosting the moderated newsgroup.
1. Archival and Deletion of Messages: Depending on the software being used, messages that are approved will either be archived or deleted from the moderators’ inbox. They will remain on the NNTP server and can be viewed by all users who have access to the moderated newsgroup.
Overall, managing moderated newsgroups on multiple NNTP servers involves configuring the moderation settings, publishing the moderated newsgroups on the NNTP servers, moderating messages, and propagating approved messages across all servers.
