r/usenet - Usenet Discussion

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/SickPup404 on 2025-02-03 19:51:55.

Hi people,

I've been researching for almost a week on how to get set up and I wanted to get some thoughts on what I think I'm going to be doing (US based).

• I plan on subscribing to Eweka & Frugal. Have seen many comments about other resellers/providers, but these seem to have a common thread of positive opinions.

• I plan on lifetime subs to NZBGeek & Miatrix. Again, seem to garner mostly positive opinions. Was thinking about Ninja, but see they are closed to new subs ATM.

Am I missing anything important? Anything to change or watch out for?

Sorry if these are very basic questions, but reading through so many posts with so much good info is like drinking from the proverbial fire hose.

Thanks!

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/ThePickwickFiles on 2025-02-02 16:37:36.

As a direct result of the 25% tariffs imposed on Canadian goods and services by the US government, I am looking at every opportunity to stop paying funds to US based companies and am asking for advice on which usenet providers are based in Europe/Asia/Africa and could be used as alternative service providers. I currently use UsenetExpress and UsenetServer.

Thanks in advance

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Rafa130397 on 2025-02-02 00:22:59.

Hey!

For background I have Frugal and I found out that recently they switched backbone. I would want a backbone with higher retention (for older stuff) and I think Omicron fits.

Any recommendations? What about Eweka? I'm based in south america (if that matters)

Thanks!

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/TinMan1130 on 2025-02-01 22:37:16.

Perhaps it is just me, but for the last two weeks, all I get from Easynews when performing a search is the error below. The stats page is no help, and I'm not seeing anyone else online indicating they're getting the error. So, I'm reaching out to see if Easynews is mad at me. Extra suck because I renewed for the year three weeks ago SMH

https://preview.redd.it/254x5s56ulge1.png?width=741&format=png&auto=webp&s=918cda3ef4fe57b504278e08425263226606b202

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Vecodo on 2025-02-01 17:03:43.

Hi,

So i'm using SabNZB with Sunny Usenet and with Newsgroup (the last one is new). I'm using NZBGeek for my NZB files. Around 80% of the downloads fail with missing articles. Even super new download of like 1 day fail.

Any idea what could be up? I thought Sunnt Usenet was getting worse so switched to Newsgroup to try out a new one but seems te fail as well.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/AnthonyJS02 on 2025-02-01 14:31:44.

Came across a post about abook.link is that still the best for downloading audio books or is there other places i should be looking at? Thanks

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/DazzledMind on 2025-02-01 11:26:55.

Until a few days agora I had never heard of Usenet. When it came to this I’ve stopped back in Piratebay. Used mostly for music (before streaming era) and desktop computer applications (eg, Microsoft suite or photography apps).

How far have things come? Is there a “manual” on how to use Usenet? What is the step by step for someone looking for an application and starting from a complete zero (I mean, haven’t downloaded anything and not even gone to any website)?? If you believe is needed, give me an intro on what usenet is and how it works, nothing technical, as someone who used piratebay.

Many thanks for all the guidance you can bother to spend time sharing 🙏

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/marlon99rocks99 on 2025-02-01 06:50:47.

i will be using usenet clawler a little bit more now hope it a good one to use

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/dharrx on 2025-01-31 20:48:18.

Discover the New Usenet Providers Map

We noticed another one was posted earlier, but it was missing some information. This one is the updated version.

This has been put together for the community to help you find the best options based on location, retention, and reliability. Whether you’re new to Usenet or a seasoned user, this map makes it easier to compare and choose the right provider for you.

Check it out and let us know your thoughts!

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/marlon99rocks99 on 2025-02-01 04:56:17.

just wondering if it worth paying 20 pound for usenet clawler just wonder if it worth getting 1000 downloads aday and 10000 api calls to only if i withdraw my degen when i staked i got 26 days than i can swap to ltc and pay for usenet clawer i have pay as you go deal 6 usd to refill it i dont know if they fixed my usenet with demon news payment thing

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/marlon99rocks99 on 2025-02-01 02:16:39.

i have buy demon news but some files on nzbking dont work it just file i wondering if that the server there on now that fail and cut the download to and 4633 days on rentention so i dont know if it because of that to i tryed to reinstall and notice it was some files on nzb king im paying as i go i got a meter acount from demon king not the best download site nzbking if you have some good sites send them to me if there good ones

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/usenet_information on 2025-01-31 19:33:02.

Dear r/usenet community,

I just received the information that a brand-new Usenet Tree is now live! 🎉

Over the past few weeks, a small but dedicated group of individuals has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this happen.

https://cdn.rexum.space/usenet/Usenet%20Providers%20and%20Backbones%20(Version%202025-01-30).svg

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Kev1000000 on 2025-01-31 18:19:32.

Hey everyone,

I am very excited to announce v20 of nzb360!

v20 includes the new Dashboard 2.0, allowing you to fully customize the media Dashboard of your dreams, giving you full integration to all of nzb360's services (full *arrs, universal search, disk space, server issues, full discovery of media, etc.)

Check out some screenshots of Dashboard 2 here: https://imgur.com/a/cEi0CYy

As always, DB2 is just the beginning, and I'd love to hear your thoughts about how I've done with this and future functionality you'd like to see added to DB2.

Thank you so much for everyone's continued support over the past 12 years of nzb360 development. Here is to the next 12 :)

Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kevinforeman.nzb360&hl=en_US

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/captainretro123 on 2025-01-30 19:00:27.

I have a free connection to Usenetmax and it used to work fine but recently It has seemed like posts aren’t going through. I am able to recieve new posts but the posts I send don’t seem to appear on newsgroups

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/External_Bend4014 on 2025-01-30 13:28:03.

With the massive growth of the Usenet feed, it’s understandable that Usenet servers are struggling to keep up with storing it. I’m curious are there any tools or methods to reliably measure the actual number of Usenet posts available across different providers?

For example, if a server claims "4500 days of retention" how can we see how many posts are actually accessible over that period? Or better yet, is there a way to compare how many posts are available for varying retention periods across all providers?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/nzb-get on 2025-01-28 18:58:45.

For those of you using or interested in NZBGet, the dev team is now directly involved in moderating the r/nzbget subreddit. This will be the preferred space for NZBGet related conversations, including feature discussions, questions, and release notes.

The goal is to centralize feedback and provide a place where users can engage directly with the development team. This will allow us to better understand user priorities and focus on improvements that matter most to the community.

If you have questions, ideas, or want to stay updated on NZBGet developments, r/nzbget is the best place to do so.

—u/nzb-get

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/usenet_information on 2025-01-28 11:39:50.

A couple of days ago I posted this post regarding BlurayNZB:

https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/comments/1i8b5u6/new_nzb_site/

As some of you already found out, there is another site called scenenzb.

The sites are related and are run by the same team.

BlurayNZB is focusing on certain Linux ISOs related to their name of the forum, while scenenzb take care of the rest.

Currently, only manual download is possible as both sites are forums/boards and no indexer.

They are working on RSS feed integration (SABnzbd / NZBget) and also on Radarr / Sonarr integration.

Registration is open as for now.

scenenzb:

www[dot]scenenzb[dot]org/login[dot]php

BlurayNZB:

www[dot]bluraynzb[dot]org/login[dot]php

Discord URL for support requests:

https://discord[dot]gg/Q8m34RepBj

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/OkStyle965 on 2025-01-27 16:55:32.

Would like to hear all the ins and outs, all the tips and tricks and anything that could enhance the download speed. All the options are viable, efficient, and inefficient. All the insights are appreciated. I want to make sure I’m getting the most out of my internet speed.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/NewJobTitle on 2025-01-27 06:01:00.

After mucking around with different torrenting strategies in 2024, I got to the point where I was tired of even dealing with private tracker requirements and babysitting ratios. I used Black Friday as an excuse to jump into Usenet for the first time ever. My use case is essentially the *arrs stack, FWIW. If any of this info is interesting, cool beans.

Prowlarr stats across indexers

Provider stats from SABnzbd

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Starbuckwhatdoyahear on 2025-01-26 18:13:18.

I have had my media server stack up and running for a few weeks. I noticed today that I hit the limit of API calls with DS and have a large number with ninja. I checked the .xml files on the API calls for both and it is showing shows and episodes I have never heard of. I renewed the API keys and changed my passwords on both and the calls are continuing, albeit at a slower pace, but that just might be because I am waiting the intently and checking more now and I don't know how to check the actual exact time of the call in the xml file.

Any idea how this can be happening? The stack is on a local mini pc behind passwords (not HTTPS) and I never use the services outside of my home. I am using a wireguard VPN assigned in my asus router to the mini pc only.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/naughtyruprecht on 2025-01-26 12:57:57.

Hello, I'm looking for advice please. Currently with slug and ninja, and I'm struggling to find audiobooks that I previously downloaded many years ago and foolishly deleted... Can anybody recommend an indexer for me please?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/CcX1085 on 2025-01-25 22:59:25.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to get back into Usenet and figuring out the best providers to go with.

I know some of the big players like Newshosting and UsenetServer use the Highwinds backbone, while others like Eweka and UsenetExpress are independent. Previously, I used Giganews, but I’m open to trying new more affordable options.

For those of you who’ve been using Usenet for a while:

Which provider do you swear by, and why?

Do you prefer sticking to a big backbone (like Highwinds), or do you think independent providers are better for redundancy and article completion?

Any good combinations for a main provider + backup block account you’d recommend?

My primary use is for media and software, so retention and completion are key. Would love to hear about your setups and experiences!

Thanks in advance!

P.s newshosting is £35 for 15 months!

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/sinisterpisces on 2025-01-25 20:29:25.

Hello,

I used to be hugely active on Usenet in the early to late 1990s, in various discussion groups in the alt tree.

Binary downloads were a thing, but it wasn't the thing, especially on a 14.4kbps modem.

A couple of questions as someone wanting to get back into it:

1. Is there any data on how active actual discussion groups still are on Usenet?

2. Are there providers around that focus on indexing/retaining conversation heavy groups? A lot of the service providers now seem to focus on binary data transfer and retention for binary groups, to the point they don't even really advertise the discussion groups.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Jimbuscus on 2025-01-25 13:20:46.

UPGRADE YOUR BLACK FRIDAY BLOCK

We hope you have been enjoying your 500GB Access from our NewsDemon Black Friday Sale! If you're enjoying our service, we would like to encourage you to upgrade to an annual unlimited account. This offer is ONLY for members who participated in the Black Friday Mystery deal, so it is exclusive to members like you.

Unlimited Access + VPN for only $14 for the first year!

Thats a substantial savings for uncensored, blazing fast, unlimited access to all three of our NewsDemon server farms plus access to our VPN product!

Then in 2026 it will renew at only $20 for the whole year!

You'll enjoy substantial savings with our premium plan at this rate, and starting in 2027, your account will renew at only $30 per year—nearly a 60% disc

Act quickly! This exclusive offer is only available for a limited time and is specifically for members like you who opted for the Mystery Deal on Black Friday.

I posted a screenshot, but it appeared to be auto-deleted. I ended up getting a refund and not using my BF2024 block, does anyone recommend NewsDemon?

I already have a Yearly with Frugal from BF2024.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/eaglestarx on 2025-01-25 10:37:45.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been wondering about the difference between torrents and Usenet. Both seem like ways to download stuff, but I’ve noticed a lot of people go with Usenet even though you have to pay for it.

So what’s the deal? Is Usenet really that much better? Is it about faster speeds, better privacy, or something else?

I’ve given it a shot, but I just don’t get why it’s better than torrents. Honestly, it feels pretty expensive.