Let's take a vote

-< clipped >- You should research that suggestion a little bit , it's not quite that easy for some people OR ISP's for that matter. Maybe a modem upgrade is in order? This isn't mean't as a flame but some of us don't have the option of having our ISP "turn it on". I do agree with you in some respect but even at 14.4 I don't think it would be *THAT* bad. Best Regards, Andy

I vote no. We have a binaries group already: alt.binaries.simulators.autos If your ISP doesn't provide you with access to this group, then it's up to you to do something about it. If binaries in this group are actively encouraged, then in no time at all, we'll be swamped. Even if the files are short, 20 50k messages a day certainly would be unpleasant on those who have a 14.4k connection to the net. Besides, as a discussion group, binaries aren't *supposed* to be here. Steve.

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>Hi Folks >We have a bit of controversy as to wether or not it is ok to upload >files here (as long as they aren't massive). >My points- A good percentage of people don't have access to the >"binaries" groups. A good percentage of people don't bother with >the "binaries" groups. Anyone who pays a "per-byte" fee for >newsgroups needs to look for a new server. That's ridiculous! >And even if you do pay per byte, then don't download it. If you don't >have a choice to what you are downloading then you are already >spending a fortune for all the XXX crossposts and other ***that >finds it's way into unrelated groups. So what is wrong with something >atleast related? >Any other opinions would be appreciated.

If there's a binaries newsgroup, post them in it. Do not put that garbage in this newsgroup. Even you said it - "A good percentage of people don't bother with the binaries groups." We "don't bother" for a reason. Since there is, in fact, a binaries group for uploading carsets and cars, there is no reason to post them here, and therefore no controversy exists. ================================================= = John Simmons (Redneck Techno-Biker) = = IGN #3 Lone Star Motorsports Zerex Ford = =================================================

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> >Hi Folks > >We have a bit of controversy as to wether or not it is ok to upload > >files here (as long as they aren't massive). > I vote no. We have a binaries group already: > alt.binaries.simulators.autos > If your ISP doesn't provide you with access to this group, then > it's up to you to do something about it.

Oh, this is a whole lot better than the people who say "get better software" or "get a better isp" when people complain about being forced to download binaries that are posted here. Maybe someone in a third world country cannot get their isp to carry it and cannot get a better isp. Perhaps this sounds familiar. Later, Matt

atleast related? Any other opinions would be appreciated. << I totally agree with you!