In a message dated 95-12-30 21:34:12 EST, accessnt@ozemail.com.au (Mark Neely) wrote: I assume that C$ is only filtering the newsfeed as it hits German shores? Please tell me they aren't denying access to these "banned" newsgroups for all users worldwide! This is exactly what they are doing, Mr. Neely. I am not familiar with CompuServe, as I have never used it. However, based on my understanding of how Usenet operates, it would be possible to write software and incorporate it into CompuServe software that would block German readers from the "obscene" newsgroups. CompuServe would rather score points with the mostly ignorant general public by saying that they are becoming more "family-oriented." I get my access through America Online, and I am afraid that these monolith online services (AOL, Delphi, Prodigy) will follow C$'s lead so they may also say they are "family-oriented." I will no longer send mail to addresses that end with "compuserve.com." If AOL decides to become family oriented, I will look for other ways to connect to the net.