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OT Verizon DSL Dropping alt Newsgroups
As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of
now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! |
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OT Verizon DSL Dropping alt Newsgroups
OMG, that's terrible!! I have been thinking about dropping newsgroups, too.
So much else I need to get done. But it was good to have this group and the great advice I have received when we first got hit with the news about my husband's older daughter. Take care of yourself, Gini. "Gini" wrote in message news:N_h6k.4445$n9.866@trndny01... As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! |
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OT Verizon DSL Dropping alt Newsgroups
"Gini" wrote in message news:N_h6k.4445$n9.866@trndny01... As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! Welcome to the People's Republic of China. Dropping all alt.* newsgroups is the same as China regulating Internet traffic. We have NY democrat Cuomo to thank for this change. What I want to know is how did Cuomo find 88 newsgroups with some child pornography on them out of 100,000 alt.* newsgroups? Forcing the shutdown of 100,000 groups to stop 88 doesn't seem like the American way of approaching law enforcement. I went through the exploratory process for an add-on news service a few years back because of crappy newsgroup access/service from my ISP. As long as you don't download binaries very often you should easily find solid newsgroup access for $5-8 per month. I went with Giganews' low-end GB service at $7.99 per month and have been very pleased with their reliability. There are others that cost less than that. |
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"Bob W" wrote in 100,000 alt.* newsgroups? Forcing the shutdown of 100,000 groups to stop 88 doesn't seem like the American way of approaching law enforcement. The American way now is to lie down and take it! Sheeple get what ever they deserve if they never speak up. |
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OT Verizon DSL Dropping alt Newsgroups
"Gini" wrote in message news:N_h6k.4445$n9.866@trndny01... As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! The same is true for me, and I've been following this news group for almost 20 years. I've protested to Verizon, but I don't suppose it will make any difference. My impression is that Verizon is reacting to pressure from New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who says he is concerned about the very tiny minority of alt. news groups that promote child pornography. Why Verizon cannot just selectively screen out these objectionable groups, I don't know. Interestingly enough, however, Cuomo has very obviously been imitating the tactics of his predecessor as New York AG, Eliot Spitzer. Mr. Spitzer created the impression that he was a clean-cut crusader against corruption in the corporate world, intimidating many major firms in the process. Anyone remember Spitzer? After abusing his powers as New York AG to force changes in the policies of many big corporations, he traded on his "Mr. Clean" image to become New York governor. Then he was discovered to have been paying thousands of dollars for call girls, through an agency called the Emperors' Club. |
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"Kenneth S." wrote in message news:AHD6k.128$fi.120@trnddc03... "Gini" wrote in message news:N_h6k.4445$n9.866@trndny01... As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! The same is true for me, and I've been following this news group for almost 20 years. I've protested to Verizon, but I don't suppose it will make any difference. My impression is that Verizon is reacting to pressure from New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who says he is concerned about the very tiny minority of alt. news groups that promote child pornography. Why Verizon cannot just selectively screen out these objectionable groups, I don't know. Interestingly enough, however, Cuomo has very obviously been imitating the tactics of his predecessor as New York AG, Eliot Spitzer. Mr. Spitzer created the impression that he was a clean-cut crusader against corruption in the corporate world, intimidating many major firms in the process. Anyone remember Spitzer? After abusing his powers as New York AG to force changes in the policies of many big corporations, he traded on his "Mr. Clean" image to become New York governor. Then he was discovered to have been paying thousands of dollars for call girls, through an agency called the Emperors' Club. Talk about the tail wagging the dog. Since when does any AG from NY, or any other state, get to negotiate with a company like Verizon about how they can do business in the other 49 states. I hope some smart state AG takes on this issue and rams it down Cuomo's throat. |
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"Gini" wrote in message
news:N_h6k.4445$n9.866@trndny01... As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! The moment that happens it will mark a dark day for AC-S. There's got to be an alternative to loosing one of the strongest voices of reason we have. I, for one, would certainly miss you. |
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"Dusty" wrote in message
... "Gini" wrote in message news:N_h6k.4445$n9.866@trndny01... As of 6/24/2008, I will no longer have access to alt.child-support. As of now, there don't seem to be any acceptable free newsreaders and I'm not inclined to pay for access to alt groups since this is the only one I read. Heh, I've been here for 11 years now, so maybe it's time to go--But, damn it has been fun! The moment that happens it will mark a dark day for AC-S. There's got to be an alternative to loosing one of the strongest voices of reason we have. I, for one, would certainly miss you. == Ah, thanks, Dusty. Fact is though, nearly all the traffic through here anymore isn't from dads in need but rather whining CPs or their new spouses wanting more money. I don't think I/we've been able to offer any real help to dads for months. |
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"Gini" wrote in I don't think I/we've been able to offer any real help to dads for months. Just a place to vent helps with our frustrations! |
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