What happened to Newzbin?

[kaborka]

I hadn't checked Newzbin for a while, now it seems to be closed down, with no apparent means of joining. Anyone know wassup?

 

[Juno]

google is your new friend.

 

[kaborka]

OIC -- now invitation only. Well, if any subscribers are feeling generous, please PM. :heart:

 

[RaiderJ]

Interesting! That's new. I have an account I share with some friends... I'll see about getting an invite going for you.

 

[dartworth]

I wish they would close down invites all together...

 

[ChaoZ]

Can I get an invite too?

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: ChaoZ
Can I get an invite too?

 

[yankeesfan]

Originally posted by: ChaoZ
Can I get an invite too?

Me too. It still costs money though, right?

 

[Woosta]

Yes, It's still a few bucks/month, but well worth it.

Now, COULD A MODERATOR PLEASE DELETE THIS THREAD!!

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: dartworth
I wish they would close down invites all together...

:thumbsup:

 

[Mojoed]

I could use an invite too please.

 

[Joemonkey]

holy crap the number of views on this thread are insane

and my newzbin still works fine, same with newzxxx

:shiftyeyes;

 

[pcslookout]

For everyone that needs an invite why not just become an editor ? That way you don't even need an invite.

 

[George P Burdell]

I could use one too Checked newzbin last night only to find them locking down new registrations.

 

[RichardE]

Any invites?

 

[Kaiser__Sose]

what's up with the new format?? is it just me or does anyone else wish they could revert to the old format?

 

[tallest1]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: dartworth
I wish they would close down invites all together...

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

 

[TheGizmo]

seriously when did this happen?? jeez i hate to say it too but I need one too if someones got one.

edit: at least we still have binsearch

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: Kaiser__Sose
what's up with the new format?? is it just me or does anyone else wish they could revert to the old format?

Nope, I definitely prefer V3.

 

[IEC]

First rule of NNTP:

Fight Club rules apply. Do not talk about -. Do not talk about -. Do not talk about -.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew

Originally posted by: Kaiser__Sose
what's up with the new format?? is it just me or does anyone else wish they could revert to the old format?

Nope, I definitely prefer V3.

As do I.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: TheGizmo
seriously when did this happen?? jeez i hate to say it too but I need one too if someones got one.

edit: at least we still have binsearch

A few weeks ago. Didn't you hear about the MPA letter they received ? No not the MPAA.

 

[dartworth]

You may have noticed that if you logout, you now cannot see any of the site except a login page.

The reasons for this should be pretty obvious. From now on, if you're not logged in, you don't use any of Newzbin. This applies to both v2 and v3 sites.

You can still invite people if you like, but there is no indication on the front page (other than a "don't email us" bit) that anyone can get a new account.

The site should continue to work completely as normal once you're logged in.

Newzbin has today received a letter from the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
In the letter, they claim that some editors may be reporting material from Usenet that is infringing the copyright of their members.

While these claims have not been substantiated, it should be noted that Newzbin does not condone the distribution or indexing of such materials. We will immediately act to remove any items that are found to be infringing copyright.

Please take a moment to refer to our Terms and Conditions, in particular sections 4 and 4.2.

Please note that we may revoke privileges, or ban accounts, of users found to be violating these Terms and Conditions.

 

[scott916]

I'll send someone 5 bucks over paypal for an invite.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: scott916
I'll send someone 5 bucks over paypal for an invite.

You do realize if someone invites a person and in return that person files a chargeback both accounts can be banned by newzbin. Most people are only inviting friends and family they actually know because of this. It is not worth losing your own account over. I talked to several friends who lost their account because of this.