Comparing Usenet Comparison Sites - Shopping for a quality Usenet service can be an imposing task when you consider the dizzying array of choices. Those who survive the ordeal are never quite the same, incurring emotional scars that stay with them for a lifetime. There are more than 100 services offering a variety of newsgroup accounts, account features, and promotional specials, with each provider confidentially declaring their Usenet supremacy over competitors. In a perfect world a neutral review board would monitor each service 24/7, administer polygraph tests to owners to verify their marketing claims, and deliver unbiased evaluations of each provider. Unfortunately it's not a perfect world, so when a newsgroup user is window shopping they'll often rely on Usenet comparison sites such as NewsAdmin.Com to help them select a provider. Most comparison sites make a legitimate attempt to fairly evaluate Usenet services. They do a thorough job of outlining each provider's service, routinely update their information, and they generally serve as a helpful resource when trying to distinguish one provider from the next. Alas there are always two sides to a coin, and for every quality comparison site you'll find a polar opposite. Rather than showcase the best providers, some comparison sites have fallen into the habit of promoting specific providers because they profit from those recommendations. Before selecting a newsgroup provider, you may...

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