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Usenet still exists and is moderated in a similar way against exploitative content in partnership with The Internet Watch Foundation (https://www.iwf.org.uk htt
by intopieces 8y ago
Usenet still exists and is moderated in a similar way against exploitative content in partnership with The Internet Watch Foundation (https://www.iwf.org.uk https://www.iwf.org.uk), depending on your provider. Giganews, the largest Usenet provider and owner of other affiliated providers, is a member of the IWF: https://www.iwf.org.uk/member/giganews-inc https://www.iwf.org.uk/member/giganews-inc.
- crankylinuxuser 8y agoBut due to its decentralized system, subscribing to a block list from IWF is just that. Its the equivalent of a spamblock list.
- intopieces 8y agoNot really. Usenet providers voluntarily subscribe to the list for you, leaving you without the choice.