[FC-discuss] USENET blocking

[Oliver Day]

Kevin Driscoll wrote:
> I have not been a frequent poster to USENET in several years but this
> saddens me.
>
> http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-9967119-38.html
>
> Does this foreshadow future restrictions?
>
> Kevin
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when i read this the first time i thought blocking too.  but it was 
pointed out to me that they are not offering usenet to their subscribers 
which is different then blockng the nntp protocol.  if someone buys 
usenet access through another service i don't believe these isp's will 
prevent access.  while this is still sad and ultimately the wrong 
decision it seems more of a net neutrality debate then a censorship debate.

o