Anyone using newsgroups here? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

sixkiller · 07-02-2006, 05:37 AM

Hi everyone, i have no idea where else to post this thread so i'll post it here...

My ISP has recently pulled the plug on its news server. Then i looked for other free news servers that worked, but apparently they don't support posting messages. Does anyone know a free news server that allows posting?

Daniel_ · 07-02-2006, 08:21 AM

You can access most of Usenet via Google Groups, but not binaries.

sixkiller · 07-02-2006, 04:44 PM

I need access to the binaries so that solution is not going to help me

KnifeMissile · 07-03-2006, 01:13 AM

Well, if you need access to the binaries then... No, you will unlikely find a free one.

So, since I know you will pay for it (or go without it), may I suggest EasyNews. It has incredible bandwidth and good retention at excellent prices! They also support sourceforge, so if you've ever used free software before, please support this site by giving EasyNews your business...

Thank you!

connyosis · 07-03-2006, 06:01 AM

yottanews.com offers 1 gig of free usenet access per month. A bit slow but if you want binaries for free it's probably one of the best choices.

RickB · 07-03-2006, 09:12 AM

I've been using Teranews for a number of years. They allow downloads of 50mb per day and also allow anonymous posting. However, because they are trying to keep the number of free accounts down, there is a one time setup fee of $3.95.

imouseone · 07-03-2006, 03:24 PM

Nothing good is free. The monster one would be Giganews but very expensive. I myself use usenetserver.

MontanaXVI · 07-04-2006, 01:08 PM

http://www.usenetserver.com/

$40/3 months unlimited downloads, max 4 connections and I max out my 5mbps cable line, great retention on all the popular groups, as far as anon posting I cannot tell you I don't post a whole lot if anything.

Nimetic · 07-08-2006, 06:12 PM

I used to use newsgroups a heap.

These days though, the usenet is full of shit. By this I mean spam, as well as kids asking stupid questions without making some attempt to solve their problem first.

So yeah - if I go on a comp. forum I'd expect to find somebody whose' keyboard is broken. If I go to a science forum, it'll be some kid wanting help with an assignment.

07-02-2006, 05:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
sixkiller Upright	Anyone using newsgroups here? Hi everyone, i have no idea where else to post this thread so i'll post it here... My ISP has recently pulled the plug on its news server. Then i looked for other free news servers that worked, but apparently they don't support posting messages. Does anyone know a free news server that allows posting?

07-02-2006, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Daniel_ Evil Priest: The Devil Made Me Do It! Location: Southern England	You can access most of Usenet via Google Groups, but not binaries. __________________ ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ Overhead, the Albatross hangs motionless upon the air, And deep beneath the rolling waves, In labyrinths of Coral Caves, The Echo of a distant time Comes willowing across the sand; And everthing is Green and Submarine ╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝

07-03-2006, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
connyosis Psycho Location: Sweden - Land of the sodomite damned	yottanews.com offers 1 gig of free usenet access per month. A bit slow but if you want binaries for free it's probably one of the best choices. __________________ If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby.

07-04-2006, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	http://www.usenetserver.com/ $40/3 months unlimited downloads, max 4 connections and I max out my 5mbps cable line, great retention on all the popular groups, as far as anon posting I cannot tell you I don't post a whole lot if anything. __________________ Spank you very much

07-02-2006, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
sixkiller Upright	I need access to the binaries so that solution is not going to help me

07-03-2006, 01:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
KnifeMissile Location: Waterloo, Ontario	Well, if you need access to the binaries then... No, you will unlikely find a free one. So, since I know you will pay for it (or go without it), may I suggest EasyNews. It has incredible bandwidth and good retention at excellent prices! They also support sourceforge, so if you've ever used free software before, please support this site by giving EasyNews your business... Thank you!

07-03-2006, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
RickB Tired Location: Beverly Hills	I've been using Teranews for a number of years. They allow downloads of 50mb per day and also allow anonymous posting. However, because they are trying to keep the number of free accounts down, there is a one time setup fee of $3.95.

07-03-2006, 03:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
imouseone Tilted Location: NY	Nothing good is free. The monster one would be Giganews but very expensive. I myself use usenetserver.

07-08-2006, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nimetic Junkie Location: Melbourne, Australia	I used to use newsgroups a heap. These days though, the usenet is full of shit. By this I mean spam, as well as kids asking stupid questions without making some attempt to solve their problem first. So yeah - if I go on a comp. forum I'd expect to find somebody whose' keyboard is broken. If I go to a science forum, it'll be some kid wanting help with an assignment.