 alt.tv.simpsons ( called " a.t.s. " by regular readers ) is a usenet newsgroup dedicated to discussing the American television program The Simpsons . Created in 1990 , the newsgroup became a popular community in the early 1990s , and continues to exist as of 2014 . It is known for reviewing episodes and nitpicking minor details on the show . The writers of the show have been known to read the newsgroup.
The alt.tv.simpsons newsgroup was created on September 24, 1990, by a user named " j.t. " (real name: John T. ). [1] He had previously posted a message on