The second paragraph should include several reasons why such a newsgroup should be created. Such reasons could include the need for a canonical list of self referential quotes such as this one, and the general discussion of the topics raised in writings such as Metamagical Themas.
The third paragraph is designed to explore the idea that should the need arise for a second newsgroup to discuss the activities on alt.fan.douglas-hofstadter then alt.fan.douglas-hofstadter.meta would be a good name for it.
The fourth paragraph is very important in that it should stress the importance of the third paragraph.
The fifth paragraph should consist of only nine words.
The sixth paragraph should state that had Douglas Hofstadter written the posting, it would have been funnier.
The last paragraph must thank readers for the time spent reading the posting and should ask readers to contribute their views and ideas.
Cheers
David Bromage
P.S. Feel free to include a postscript.