• pugleaf.net - "502 - Bad Gateway"

    From 60661@none@usenet.net to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Sat Jan 17 22:26:35 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From noreply@noreply@mixmin.net to alt.free.newsservers on Sun Jan 18 01:41:13 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:26:35 +0100 (CET), 60661 <none@usenet.net> wrote: >Message-ID: <09680750d5f903a0658082fd6e58d7d2@dizum.com>
    Newsgroups: alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp
    Path: news.neodome.net!server.example.net!sewer!news.dizum.net!not-for-mail >Injection-Info: sewer.dizum.com - 2001::1/128

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    no updates either on: https://newsdeef.eu/

    nntp out of service since ~ 2025-12-18 . . .

    lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu
    81-171-22-215.pugleaf.net
    "connection closed gracefully"

    hopefully pugleaf will spring back to life . . .

    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From noreply@noreply@mixmin.net to alt.free.newsservers on Sun Jan 18 03:11:15 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:26:35 +0100 (CET), 60661 <none@usenet.net> wrote: >Message-ID: <09680750d5f903a0658082fd6e58d7d2@dizum.com>
    Newsgroups: alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp
    Path: news.neodome.net!server.example.net!sewer!news.dizum.net!not-for-mail >Injection-Info: sewer.dizum.com - 2001::1/128

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    p.s.

    https://newsdeef.eu/
    ...
    Inn2 Server Status
    ...
    lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu
    https://lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu/inn/inn_status.htm
    Updated: Sun Jan 18 01:51:43 2026
    (peers: 3, active-cxns: 3, sleeping-cxns: 0)
    ...
    Innfeed Status
    ...
    lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu
    https://lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu/inn/innfeed.status.txt
    Updated: Sun Jan 18 01:45:06 2026
    ...
    Cleanfeed Status
    ...
    lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu
    https://lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu/inn/cleanfeed.stats.html
    Report generated: Sun Jan 18 01:50:01 2026
    [end quoted excerpts]

    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From noreply@noreply@mixmin.net to alt.free.newsservers on Sun Jan 18 16:50:09 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:26:35 +0100 (CET), 60661 <none@usenet.net> wrote: >Message-ID: <09680750d5f903a0658082fd6e58d7d2@dizum.com>
    Newsgroups: alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp
    Path: news.neodome.net!server.example.net!sewer!news.dizum.net!not-for-mail >Injection-Info: sewer.dizum.com - 2001::1/128

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    p.p.s.

    possibly ip blackist issues, complex server upgrades, hopefully will be resolved . . .

    (using Tor Browser 15.0.4) https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hosting+company+blacklist+ip+address&ia=web&assist=true
    If your IP address is blacklisted by a hosting company, it means that it has been
    flagged for sending spam or malicious content, which can prevent your emails from
    being delivered. You can check if your IP is blacklisted using various online >tools that compare it against known blacklist databases. dnschecker.org abusix.com
    Understanding IP Address Blacklisting
    What is IP Address Blacklisting?
    IP address blacklisting is a method used by networks to block specific IP >addresses suspected of sending spam or malicious content. When an IP address is
    blacklisted, it may be unable to send emails or access certain online services.
    This can significantly impact businesses that rely on email communication. >Reasons for Being Blacklisted
    Several factors can lead to an IP address being blacklisted:
    Spam Activity: If an IP address is associated with sending spam emails, it may
    be flagged.
    High Bounce Rates: A high rate of undeliverable emails can indicate poor email
    practices.
    Sudden List Growth: Rapid increases in email list size can raise suspicions of
    spammy behavior.
    Malicious Content: Hosting websites that distribute malware or phishing
    attempts can lead to blacklisting.
    How to Check if Your IP is Blacklisted
    You can check if your IP address is blacklisted using various online tools. Here
    are some popular options:
    Tool Name Description
    MXToolbox Checks against multiple blacklists.
    WhatIsMyIPAddress Provides a simple interface for blacklist checks.
    DNSChecker Offers advanced tools for checking IP and domain status.
    Abusix Allows you to check against known blocklists.
    Steps to Resolve Blacklisting Issues
    Identify the Blacklist: Use the tools mentioned to find out where your IP is
    listed.
    Understand the Reason: Each blacklist may provide details on why your IP was
    flagged.
    Take Corrective Action: Address the issues that led to blacklisting, such as
    improving email practices.
    Request Removal: Follow the procedures outlined by the blacklist to request
    delisting.
    Regularly monitoring your IP address and maintaining good email practices can >help prevent blacklisting and ensure smooth online operations.
    zerobounce.net dnschecker.org
    [end quoted "search assist"]

    e.g., last year, the "mixmin" sysadmin reported ip blacklist issues . . .

    From: Zax <admin@mixmin.net>
    Newsgroups: alt.privacy.anon-server
    Subject: Re: mixmin.net - staying power . . .
    Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:58:37 -0000 (UTC)
    Message-ID: <slrn1062s5t.v08e.admin@fleegle.mixmin.net>
    Injection-Info: news.mixmin.net;
    snip
    Yes, it does run pretty much on autopilot. It doesn't help that its
    hosting company appear to have blacklisted my own IP addresses.
    ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^
    [end quoted excerpt]

    also . . .

    From: "Billy G." <contact-5c2e-000@pugleaf.net>
    Newsgroups: alt.free.newsservers
    Subject: lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu --> 81-171-22-215.pugleaf.net
    Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 16:34:15 +0100
    Message-ID: <a271d8681ae87079945489f868351de90bd2c9ee@usenet.pugleaf.net> >Injection-Info: reader-nyc.newsdeef.eu;
    snip
    The Usenet archive at 'lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu' is under heavy load.
    The current single-core VPS can no longer proxy the traffic.
    Rate limits are now enabled.
    Please use lux-feed1 for casual reading only.
    Do not download the entire archive via lux-feed1.
    user: read
    pass: only
    or
    user: usenet
    pass: archive

    @suckers:
    Some canadian IPs are sucking hard...
    Please use the new server with better latency to the archive.
    81-171-22-215.pugleaf.net

    in the same thread . . .

    From: "Billy G." <contact-5c2e-000@pugleaf.net>
    Newsgroups: alt.free.newsservers
    Subject: Re: lux-feed1.newsdeef.eu --> 81-171-22-215.pugleaf.net
    Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 19:56:59 +0100
    Message-ID: <920d5913a2929bcbc95ba8b02fca4d19031caf00@usenet.pugleaf.net> >References: <a271d8681ae87079945489f868351de90bd2c9ee@usenet.pugleaf.net>
    <1099v6p$ig7$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com>
    Injection-Info: reader-nyc.newsdeef.eu;

    On 03.09.25 18:51, Jesse Rehmer wrote:
    You may end up attracting a lot of people who will configure your server
    in sabnzbd and STAT the ever living crap out of your server for articles
    that will never exist. This happens to me from time to time. Not usually
    as load intensive as a bunch of people sucking at the same time, but it
    can add up depending on how efficient your history lookup works.

    Yes I've dealt with that already no problem requesting message-ids is
    only limited by ssd IO =) but lux-feed1 is a $3.50 vps acting as proxy
    and pushed >9T in last 2 weeks. estimated this month more than double.
    worked fine all the years but who thought that people actually start >downloading it all :D little cpu is burning sometimes.

    new server at 81-171-22-215.pugleaf.net is dedicated
    and can do 300T monthly + latency to backend is lower.

    a first torrent ( 648 newsgroups @ ~800 GB ) will be ready later.
    full database snapshot from https://rocksolid-us.pugleaf.net/stats
    :: https://rocksolid-us.pugleaf.net/groups
    [end quoted excerpts]

    "300 terabytes monthly" . . . 300 * 10^12 = 300,000,000,000,000 bytes

    1000 terabytes = 1 petabyte, 3600 terabytes = 3.6 petabytes per annum

    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From Jesse Rehmer@jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Tue Jan 20 18:54:59 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On Jan 17, 2026 at 3:26:35rC>PM CST, "60661" <none@usenet.net> wrote:

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    Billy G. had some life circumstances. He may not be back. I haven't heard from him in over a month.
    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From Nomen Nescio@nobody@dizum.com to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Wed Jan 21 14:14:29 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On 2026-01-20, Jesse Rehmer <jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com> wrote:
    On Jan 17, 2026 at 3:26:35rC>PM CST, "60661" <none@usenet.net> wrote:

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    Billy G. had some life circumstances. He may not be back. I haven't heard from
    him in over a month.

    Aww, man. He was so happy running all those little servers where one would do.

    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From jnavarro@none@outlook.com to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Sat Jan 24 06:58:23 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On 20 Jan 2026, Jesse Rehmer <jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com> posted
    some news:10koj23$k18$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com:

    On Jan 17, 2026 at 3:26:35rC>PM CST, "60661" <none@usenet.net> wrote:

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    Billy G. had some life circumstances. He may not be back. I haven't
    heard from him in over a month.

    Hope things improve for him.
    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From 7@7@7.7 to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Sat Jan 31 22:22:56 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On 20 Jan 2026, Jesse Rehmer <jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com> posted
    some news:10koj23$k18$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com:

    On Jan 17, 2026 at 3:26:35rC>PM CST, "60661" <none@usenet.net> wrote:

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    Billy G. had some life circumstances. He may not be back. I haven't
    heard from him in over a month.

    Too bad. Hope things work out for him. This project was working and had promise.
    --- Synchronet 3.21b-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From Jesse Rehmer@jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Mon Feb 2 14:38:16 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    On Jan 31, 2026 at 4:22:56rC>PM CST, "7" <7@7.7> wrote:

    On 20 Jan 2026, Jesse Rehmer <jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com> posted
    some news:10koj23$k18$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com:

    On Jan 17, 2026 at 3:26:35rC>PM CST, "60661" <none@usenet.net> wrote:

    Looks like it's kerplunked.

    Billy G. had some life circumstances. He may not be back. I haven't
    heard from him in over a month.

    Too bad. Hope things work out for him. This project was working and had promise.

    Me too. He was helping in a big way with my archive project and we didn't
    quite get to complete it.
    --- Synchronet 3.21b-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From Colin Macleod@user7@newsgrouper.org.invalid to alt.free.newsservers,alt.free.nntp,news.software.nntp on Mon Feb 2 14:52:45 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.free.newsservers

    Jesse Rehmer <jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com> posted:

    On Jan 31, 2026 at 4:22:56rC>PM CST, "7" <7@7.7> wrote:

    On 20 Jan 2026, Jesse Rehmer <jesse.rehmer@blueworldhosting.com> posted some news:10koj23$k18$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com:

    Billy G. had some life circumstances. He may not be back. I haven't
    heard from him in over a month.

    Too bad. Hope things work out for him. This project was working and had promise.

    Me too. He was helping in a big way with my archive project and we didn't quite get to complete it.

    I'm really sorry to hear this. I found Billy G. very helpful.

    What would you need to finish the archive project, Jesse?
    (I hacked up scripts to import old usenet posts from the Internet Archive
    into Newsgrouper, so I'm wondering if any of that might help to get the
    data you're missing.)
    --
    Colin Macleod ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ https://cmacleod.me.uk

    FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED
    GAZA GAZA GAZA GAZA GAZA GAZA GAZA GAZA
    NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW! NOW!
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