On Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:31:58 -0000, Janet > wrote:

>In article >,
says...
>
>> This just goes to show that Usenet doesn't operate like the rest of
>> the world. You can't get kicked off.
>
> Usenet posters can and have been kicked off by their isp and or news
>server, for violating their terms of service and "acceptable use
>policy". On usenet.
>
> I've also known at least two usenet posters who faced disciplinary
>procedures from their employer, after using the employers news server
>for access to usenet, where they trolled abused and harassed other
>posters.

A few users have taken other users to court too. But, by and large
consequences from Usenet are very rare and those affected are
invariably extremely stupid and thoughtless.