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PatrickP
12-11-2003, 03:49 PM
Hi,
Recently my host blocked all access to RSS news feeds and XML feeds. As some of my sites depend on news feeds and some are 75% XML driven this has caused a lot of problems. Are other hosts doing this also or is this an isolated thing? Needless to say I am in the process of looking for a new host.

Thanks
Patrick

Lippy
12-11-2003, 06:14 PM
As far as I know this is an isolated thing, as most providers don't limit anything with the exeption of IRC, Adult content, and illegal content. Those are the normal 3 that are common to see mentioned(doesn't mean they are always banned).

M7I
12-11-2003, 06:16 PM
That is the first that I have heard of that. Did they give you a reason for it?

The Prohacker
12-11-2003, 08:11 PM
Normally RSS/XML feeds will go over normal HTTP traffic.. So not sure how they will limit it...

This is the first time I've heard of it..