On 24 Jan 2012, at 16:53, Al wrote: > Now, how about having the "some very talented folks" fix the severely restricted access to the NNTP server. Rarely can I download more than about 10 topics without a time out. > > Per your request several times over at least 2 years, I've filed bug reports. The problem still exists. Though until about a week ago, it was a little better. > > Al.........… If it's that important to you, offer up some cash and I'm sure one or more of those very talented folks will jump on making it better according to your timescale. In the meantime please understand that nobody is getting paid to improve the NNTP server, and since it's in no way a priority it lives at the bottom of a very large pile of things to do. -Stuart -- Stuart Dallas 3ft9 Ltd http://3ft9.com/