09-07-2003, 09:55 PM
This is exactly why I refuse to use p2p or IRC. News servers have nearly 100% up-time and always get your max d/l speed. Sure, there's the problem that you don't get older stuff unless you request it and only then if someone answers your requests. But, if you check the groups regularly, you can get tons of shit, without the frustration of some asshole turning off his computer or getting booted from IRC for being idle.