Just to clarify, Jesse, this group (and others) are moderated by Microsoft,
and widely available through Usenet and other sources.
Access Monster really just provides an interface where you can find the
data. Others do so too, e.g.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/FlyoutOverview.mspx
http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search?hl=en
Or, you can read them with Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator, or
specialised software such as Free Agent. This approach has the advantage
that you can track your own threads easier.
Your appreciation for all those who contribute is important. I've learnt
lots through comp.database.ms-access and other groups over the last 14
years.