There are legitimate reasons for considering this. Consider:

• My ISP got hacked awhile back so they do not allow news (or POP3) unless you've physically dialed-up.
• I have a two year old; which means the only time I have to myself is either time at work or after she goes to bed.
• I work for a non-tech company that refuses news access to its employees, considering it a non-essential use of the net.
• The company's phone system does not allow modem dial-out.

Thus, the only newsgroups I can access are ones hosted by other servers. Being able to access relevant (and good) public groups, would be a god-send for me.

Again, it's just food for thought...