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'''alt.revisionism''' is a [[Usenet]] [[newsgroup]] intended for discussion of the controversial topic of [[Holocaust denial]].  Although the name of the newsgroup suggests that all forms of [[historical revisionism (negationism)|historical revisionism]] can be discussed there, the vast majority of discussion (and flame wars) centers on [[the Holocaust]].

The newsgroup is noteworthy for sparking one of the most successful and well-known campaigns of ''anti-censorship'' on the Internet.  Because the topic of Holocaust denial is so controversial (in fact, it is illegal in several countries), a number of organizations (such as the [[Simon Wiesenthal Center]]) have made attempts to stop Holocaust denial by suppressing it.  Thi(contracted; show full)

The information content of ''alt.revisionism'' has dissolved to nearly nil since the advent of the [[World Wide Web]].  However, the flame wars and incessant personal attacks by the denial crowd on the newsgroup against the historical evidence of their foes has provided a source of entertainment for many [[kook]] watchers.  Critics of Holocaust denial cite ''alt.revisionism'' as an expression of its true face.

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