newsgroup server reform
 

Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

--riverman

"riverman" wrote in news:1112387530.898094.201520
@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

--riverman



I'm paying the 10 Euros a year for individual.net. They make it easy (if
you hit the button for English!!), its a reasonable rate for a dependable
service. I think its worth it.

Scott

riverman wrote:
Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

Always looking for a handout, eh? ;-) I switched to Supernews (for
other reasons), but it'll cost you a whopping $4.95 a month, without
binaries. Not a bad deal for access to this encylopedia of knowledge and
class we call roff.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
. 1.4...
"riverman" wrote in news:1112387530.898094.201520
@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

--riverman



I'm paying the 10 Euros a year for individual.net. They make it easy (if
you hit the button for English!!), its a reasonable rate for a dependable
service. I think its worth it.

Ditto. Closed the deal just yesterday. My first ever transaction in Euros!
:)

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(

I looked at their site just now, and it seems like its a mission to pay
them! Something about some european account and a bank transfer... I
don't mind the rate, but I guess I have to go back and see how to pay
them.

OTOH, with this instantaneous access via google, this might be
something to consider! I just posted the message 5 minutes ago, and
already got replies!

--riverman

Ugh. Don't tell me that, until this morning, you could do the
transaction online! I'm in the process of instructing my bank to wire
10 Euros (about $14), but the transfer fee is more than twice that
amount!

--riverman
(smart businessmans are us)

riverman:
==========
OTOH, with this instantaneous access via google, this might be
something to consider! I just posted the message 5 minutes ago, and
already got replies!
============

I find the google option works quite well (sans spelling checker,
unfortunately).

Wilf

riverman wrote:

OTOH, with this instantaneous access via google, this might be
something to consider! I just posted the message 5 minutes ago, and
already got replies!

That's interesting. Google is a very efficient enterprise. It looks like
they may be serious about Usenet. OTOH, once Google effectively owns the
Internet, which I believe is their goal, you might find that they'll
start charging you.

(If I held a stake in Supernews or some similar Usenet service, I'd sell
it immediately.)

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

"riverman" wrote in message
oups.com...
Ugh. Don't tell me that, until this morning, you could do the
transaction online!

O.k., I won't tell you that. :)

But, of course, I can't stop Scott or anyone else from doing so. :(

I'm in the process of instructing my bank to wire
10 Euros (about $14), but the transfer fee is more than twice that
amount!

$14?! Whew!

Wolfgang
who was beginning to think maybe he'd have to get a part time job.

BCITORGB wrote:

riverman:
==========
OTOH, with this instantaneous access via google, this might be
something to consider! I just posted the message 5 minutes ago, and
already got replies!
============

I find the google option works quite well (sans spelling checker,
unfortunately).

If Google would offer a free Usenet server instead of their web-based
service that would solve your spell-check problem. Unfortunately, you
would almost certainly start seeing advertisements in each post. In a
Fortenberry post that would either be an ad for cheap, ****ty beer or
extremely expensive fly rods.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Damn...my bank just told me the international bank transfer fee is
$40!!! I'm sure not gonna pay $40 to transfer $14!

OK, time to research plan B. RATS, I wish I had checked into this a few
hours ago.

--riverman

rw wrote:
BCITORGB wrote:

riverman:
==========
OTOH, with this instantaneous access via google, this might be
something to consider! I just posted the message 5 minutes ago, and
already got replies!
============

I find the google option works quite well (sans spelling checker,
unfortunately).

If Google would offer a free Usenet server instead of their web-based
service that would solve your spell-check problem. Unfortunately, you
would almost certainly start seeing advertisements in each post. In a
Fortenberry post that would either be an ad for cheap, ****ty beer or
extremely expensive fly rods.

Here's one of Forty fixing his Hardy reel:
http://www.vintageadsandstuff.com/viewbud9.jpeg
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On 1 Apr 2005 13:26:22 -0800, "riverman" wrote:

Damn...my bank just told me the international bank transfer fee is
$40!!! I'm sure not gonna pay $40 to transfer $14!

OK, time to research plan B. RATS, I wish I had checked into this a few
hours ago.

I just went part way through the process and got to the point where I could pay
by credit card. FWIW
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

"Tim J." wrote in message
...
rw wrote:
BCITORGB wrote:

riverman:
==========
OTOH, with this instantaneous access via google, this might be
something to consider! I just posted the message 5 minutes ago, and
already got replies!
============

I find the google option works quite well (sans spelling checker,
unfortunately).

If Google would offer a free Usenet server instead of their web-based
service that would solve your spell-check problem. Unfortunately, you
would almost certainly start seeing advertisements in each post. In a
Fortenberry post that would either be an ad for cheap, ****ty beer or
extremely expensive fly rods.

Here's one of Forty fixing his Hardy reel:
http://www.vintageadsandstuff.com/viewbud9.jpeg

Who's that in the red shirt, helping him with the sixteen ounce claw
adjuster?

Wolfgang
who has simply GOT to meet more roffians! :(

That is most strange! I just went through the process, and it says the
only options are to use this German paypal thingy, or else do a wire
transfer. Are you at individual.net's page? Post a link.

--riverman

Charlie Choc wrote:
On 1 Apr 2005 13:26:22 -0800, "riverman" wrote:

Damn...my bank just told me the international bank transfer fee is
$40!!! I'm sure not gonna pay $40 to transfer $14!

OK, time to research plan B. RATS, I wish I had checked into this a
few
hours ago.

I just went part way through the process and got to the point where I
could pay
by credit card. FWIW
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

Thats hilarious, and I'm sure we'll equally enjoy the explanation of
why you posted it in this thread....

--riverman
(who always knew the solution to any problem was a bigger hammer)

On 1 Apr 2005 15:14:42 -0800, "riverman" wrote:

That is most strange! I just went through the process, and it says the
only options are to use this German paypal thingy, or else do a wire
transfer. Are you at individual.net's page? Post a link.

It looks like the German Paypal thingy takes credit cards.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

"Charlie Choc" wrote in message
...
On 1 Apr 2005 15:14:42 -0800, "riverman" wrote:

That is most strange! I just went through the process, and it says the
only options are to use this German paypal thingy, or else do a wire
transfer. Are you at individual.net's page? Post a link.

It looks like the German Paypal thingy takes credit cards.

Took mine.

Wolfgang
well, a piece of it anyway.

"riverman" wrote in message
oups.com...
Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

--riverman

news.sunsite.dk

No binaries, but it works fine for text,

Mark

rw:
===========
Unfortunately, you
would almost certainly start seeing advertisements in each post.
===========

LOL... went to the next post... riverman complaining about $$ transfer
costs, and the right margin had the following:

++++++++++++++++++
Sponsored Links
Send Wire Transfers
Send Money by Wire or Draft
worldwide. Europe, UK, etc.
www.OrderWires.com

Paystone Online Payments
Paystone has the solutions you need
for selling online.
www.paystone.com

Online Payment Systems
Accept credit cards and cash
via the internet, immediately
www.FlashIntros.Us

+++++++++++++++++++++

Cheers,
Wilf

" wrote:


news.sunsite.dk

No binaries, but it works fine for text,

Mark


At first I thought you were that spammer, then I saw the 666.

Excellent!

Chas
remove fly fish to e mail directly

"chas" wrote in message
...
" wrote:


news.sunsite.dk

No binaries, but it works fine for text,

Mark


At first I thought you were that spammer, then I saw the 666.

Excellent!

Chas

Nope, it's just little 'ol Opie.

Mark

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:


"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
.1.4...
"riverman" wrote in news:1112387530.898094.201520
@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

--riverman



I'm paying the 10 Euros a year for individual.net. They make it easy (if
you hit the button for English!!), its a reasonable rate for a dependable
service. I think its worth it.

Ditto. Closed the deal just yesterday. My first ever transaction in Euros!
:)

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

HTH

Peter

Peter Charles wrote:
On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(




10 Euros

Good one, Peter.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Wolfgang wrote:


Who's that in the red shirt, helping him with the sixteen ounce claw
adjuster?

Wolfgang
who has simply GOT to meet more roffians! :(



I was going to say that maybe Tim could hook you two up, but you do know
the guy is just a drawing?

Gotta remember to never wear a red shirt around this guy!!

Willi
goldens

"Peter Charles" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:


"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
3.1.4...
"riverman" wrote in news:1112387530.898094.201520
@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Well, it looks like individual.net pulled their free service as
threatened. Has anyone found a replacement free news server?

--riverman



I'm paying the 10 Euros a year for individual.net. They make it easy (if
you hit the button for English!!), its a reasonable rate for a
dependable
service. I think its worth it.

Ditto. Closed the deal just yesterday. My first ever transaction in
Euros!
:)

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Yeah, that's about what I figured.

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
k.net...
Peter Charles wrote:
On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.

Idiot.

Wolfgang
good god, the boy is stupid.!

"Willi" wrote in message
...
Wolfgang wrote:


Who's that in the red shirt, helping him with the sixteen ounce claw
adjuster?

Wolfgang
who has simply GOT to meet more roffians! :(

I was going to say that maybe Tim could hook you two up, but you do know
the guy is just a drawing?

And thus differs from me.....um......how?

Gotta remember to never wear a red shirt around this guy!!

Bull.

Wolfgang

Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask
much more than that.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

How much did it cost me in real money?

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Oh, I don't know about that......you ask to be taken seriously, don't you?

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.


Well, how about a couple of teenage girls?

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.


Stupid.

Just plain stupid.

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Huh uh huh uh uh huh hunh uh hunh.

Wolfgang
have i mentioned that the boy just WILL NOT learn? :)

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Say, what's that come to in simple linear equations?

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.


I realize (of course) that you're just trying to bait me.

I'm not going to fall for it.

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Um.......you don't happen to be under thirty do you? Cuz, if you are, I'm
not going to take you seriously.

Wolfgang
who means it........seriously! :(

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Boy, you are just about THIS far from killing a muskie.......um with a file.

Wolfgang
somebody stop me......please......before i gonzo again! :(

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Guess where my hands are. :)

Wolfgang

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Wolfgang wrote:
"rw" wrote in message
k.net...

Peter Charles wrote:

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:54:56 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Wolfgang
um......does anyone know what i paid in real money? :(



10 Euros

Good one, Peter.


Idiot.

Not only was it funny, but it was funny at your expense. I can't ask much
more than that.

Try hard not to think of me naked.

Wolfgang
oh, go on.....try......how hard can it be? :)