On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:56:03 -0400, BoyFuzz <boyfuzz@boyfuzz> wrote:
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>>www.news.astraweb.com
>>
>>For just one fee of US$10, you can download up to 25GB with no
>>time restriction, and do unlimited uploads. Good completion and
>>retention, and has all the newsgroups. They have positioned this
>>option specifically as a backup server, and for those with dial-up
>>connections. It's also very easy, unlike most other providers, to
>>successfully, and anonymously, request them to include a new
>>newsgroup. This is the only provider that I've ever been successful
>>in getting a new group to show up in. They restrict the posting of
>>large file sizes. I do NOT recommend posting anything illegal
>>through them. They will act on the lightest of complaints and
>>contact LEA.
>
>
>Thanks for the info Doc!
>
>Do you (or anyone else) have any other info about astraweb? Thinking
>about switching (or adding) but want a little more info if at all
>possible:
>
>1) Other than bad posting security, how's the d/l security?
>
>2) Overall, how would asta rank compared with the others? (the price
>looks good, but what about retention, group availablily, security,
>speed, customer service, etc.?) (Does anyone actually use astra - or
>used it in the past- that could give some additional info here?)
>
>Thanks to you or anyone else who can add a little bit more!
>
>---BoyFuzz
You're welcome BoyFuzz. The information about the newsgroups was
excerpted from the Fort FAQ. The material in it came from many sources
and was compiled last summer by a gorup of BLs who care about others
and their safety/security. That's why it looked so familiar to avoice.
I've been on Astraweb ever since Easynews made a bad business decision
last year. I am thrilled with the service. Retention seems to be up to
about six month in active groups. I haven't checked recently, but I
believe have all the groups on my list. If not, they have a spot on
their webpage where members can anonymously request that a group be
added. I've done it three times. The groups were added within 24 hours
in each case. They've got a group called alt.fan.doc LOL! It's
deserted, I guess that speaks volumes doesn't it?
DO NOT post anything illegal from AW. They will shut your ass down in
a heartbeat. They accept pre paid Visa cards so I have no problem with
security.
I hope that was helpful to you.
Doc
NP-f31
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