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bioboy · 23-01-2004, 08:32

Yes, I sent an e-mail to the trials team to tell them about the appalling completion rates on many of the binary groups, giving specifics as requested,
but can't say I've noticed any difference at all in the few days since.

Sure some files appear to be on the server about 30 days after posting, but quite often when I've tried to download them some or all of them aren't really there! Then at the same time articles 12 hours old have already disappeared, not to mention the endless posts that exist on easynews but never make it to NTL servers.

Stability is about the only area which has noticeably improved, but then again with only 1,000 trialists maybe that's no real surprise.

I also commented about the groups I'd like to see back and pointed out that the removal of repost groups made it impossible for NTL customers to comply with usenet etiquette, but received no comment back.

I can understand why some say we shouldn't comment on here, but when our feedback seems to go unanswered I see no reason why we can't discuss whether others are experiencing the same problems.

23-01-2004, 08:32	#53
bioboy Inactive Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 70	Re: Newsgroups Trial Resumes Yes, I sent an e-mail to the trials team to tell them about the appalling completion rates on many of the binary groups, giving specifics as requested, but can't say I've noticed any difference at all in the few days since. Sure some files appear to be on the server about 30 days after posting, but quite often when I've tried to download them some or all of them aren't really there! Then at the same time articles 12 hours old have already disappeared, not to mention the endless posts that exist on easynews but never make it to NTL servers. Stability is about the only area which has noticeably improved, but then again with only 1,000 trialists maybe that's no real surprise. I also commented about the groups I'd like to see back and pointed out that the removal of repost groups made it impossible for NTL customers to comply with usenet etiquette, but received no comment back. I can understand why some say we shouldn't comment on here, but when our feedback seems to go unanswered I see no reason why we can't discuss whether others are experiencing the same problems.