I'm loath to crosspost this but I don't know which (if any) news group Xah actually reads. I also don't want to make just a private response to Xah's email to a public post. Anyway, the TOS of dreamhost.com is here:
http://www.dreamhost.com/tos.html Two important sections I'll quote: <blockquote> INTERNET ETIQUETTE Electronic forums such as mail distribution lists and Usenet news groups all have expectations regarding subject area and appropriate etiquette for posting. Users of these forums should be considerate of the expectations and sensitivities of others on the network when posting material for electronic distribution. The network resources of DreamHost Webhosting may not be used to impersonate another person or misrepresent authorization to act on behalf of others or DreamHost Webhosting. All messages transmitted via DreamHost Webhosting should correctly identify the sender; users may not alter the attribution of origin in electronic mail messages or posting. Users must not attempt to undermine the security or integrity of computing systems or networks and must not attempt to gain unauthorized access. This includes (but is not limited to) such things as port scanning of either DreamHost or external computers and Denial Of Service attacks of any kind. TERMINATION This contract may be terminated by either party, without cause, by giving the other party 30 days written notice. DreamHost Webhosting will accept termination by electronic mail. Notwithstanding the above, DreamHost Webhosting may terminate service under this contract at any time, without penalty, if the Customer fails to comply with the terms of this contract, including non-payment. DreamHost Webhosting reserves the right to charge a reinstatement fee. </blockquote> IANAL, but it looks like you can have your account canceled, Xah. Although to tell the truth, even though I find your crossposting excessive and your rants uninteresting I don't think it is frequent enough to bitch about. I do hope that no refund policy doesn't apply when they terminate your account. You would probably stand a good chance of keeping your account if you stop crossposting so much. Dreamhosting has defined internet etiquette for you. Stick within those bounds and you can defend yourself against people who complain. Good luck -- http://www.david-steuber.com/ 1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2006 Honda 599 Hornet (CB600F) x 2 Crash & Slider The lithobraker. Zero distance stops at any speed. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
