> In general, most folks don't even know the usenet exists and most ISPs
> have removed their free access to the usenet to keep massive file
> downloading in check (Usenet is much faster than torrents unless the
> torrent you want has a lot of feeders).
>
> I think torrents sprang directly from loss of access to the usenet. I
> prefer it over torrents because of copyright houses that now send
> threats when you download.
>
We all prefer it, but that wasn't the question.
You are right that most people wouldn't know what usenet was if you gave
them 100 guesses. That is the reality of our ecosystem dying out and
evolving. It sucks.
Nobody likes to back or support a loser, unless you are a Cleveland fan! :)
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