On 2018-02-11, jmcquown > wrote:

> He's disconnecting his landline/DSL. Regardless of newsreader, he won't
> have any way to access the Internet, much less Usenet, at home.

Thanks, Jill.

Yep, I'm scrapping my ISP. Probably even my computer (15+ yr old, 32-bit desktop).

> Blocknews isn't free but as Steve pointed out you get a lot of bang for
> your buck.

I once had/used block news. Barely used even a tiny bit of it. They all
have probs, occasionally, but I've never heard of one who didn't want
my freakin' $$$!

> I had a few problems with NIN a couple of years ago. Their normally
> responsive tech support couldn't help me so I didn't bother to renew the
> subscription.

I cannot send 'em a check or even cash. It's like they don't REALLY
want the damn $$$. Fine, they'll get none of mine.

nb