Brawny > wrote in

s.com:

>> This is not a commercial newsgroup and you are in violation
>> of the terms of service of your internet provider.
>
> Do they mail you those "terms of service"? I have never
> received them.
> Who makes up the rules of what a "violation" is?

For you, Comcast. http://www.comcast.net/terms/

"transmit unsolicited bulk or commercial messages or "spam." This
includes, but is not limited to, unsolicited advertising,
promotional materials or other solicitation material, bulk mailing
of commercial advertising, chain mail, informational announcements,
charity requests, and petitions for signatures;"