Nope. The two that were given are the best you can get, so its not a
good idea to go for cheapness. Its worth spending a bit to get a lot.
PM. NP.f35.
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>On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 21:30:03 GMT, "::Y-Not::" <$9+-Y-Not@here.com> said:
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>> In article <Xns96A6AE94F3345boloxcom@38.119.106.20>, bunjie
>> <bo@lox.com> wrote:
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>> > Hi PM, you seem as if you know a fair bit with regard to
>> > newsgroups/servers, would you know how secure Giganews is?
>> > I basically download pics/mpg's etc but do not post at the moment.
>> > Thank you in advance and your work is very much appreciated.
>> >
>>
>> Giganews has the best retention of all the major servers, and very good
>> completion. It's a little expensive though, and has some significant
>> problems with what you may want from them.
>>
>> They are primarily a provider to ISPs, and don't pay much attention to
>> individual subscribers and their needs, except when they can please the
>> law. They respond VERY quickly to copywrite and porn complaints, and
>> have been known to voluntarily assist the authorities in this. First
>> they cancel personal accounts automatically, and THEN they help LEA go
>> after the offender. That is, if you have a complaint against you.
>> They don't allow binaries in some non binary groups, and may not cary
>> all the groups you want.
>>
>> Unless you need the longest retention, there are better servers for you
>> to choose from.
>> Easynews and Newscene are the most recommended servers, by the long
>> time frequenters of these particular newsgroups.
>>
>> By the way, I have an account with Giganews, but I have never posted
>> through them.
>>
>>
>> Take care,
>>
>>
>> Y Not
>>
>>
>> "Ignorance is bliss.
>> It's when we know things, that we become unhappy.
>> But at least we'll know why."
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>
>Do you have any knowledge or advice concerning Athenanews, particularly as
>regards there posting policys and what they may allow or what may cause a
>poster to lose his account?
<When your heart is weighed against the feather, may the feather be the heavier.>
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