METROCAST BLOCKS RESIDENTIAL E-MAIL

[Brian]

I think there is a reason the OP put OUTBOUND in all caps.  This isn't about
running your own SMTP server at home, it's about using a non-Metrocast SMTP
server to SEND mail to others.

In the last 10 years I've been actively using an internet connection, I've
*never* used my ISP's mail servers.  I've always had my own domain(s) hosted
somewhere, and sent emails through my own servers. 

Sending an email through your own/alternate server should not be prevented.

> -----Original Message-----
> Just out of curiosity, exactly what problems do you have with 
> using their SMTP server?  They have always indicated web, 
> FTP, and mail servers are not allowed on residential service 
> plans.  I could be wrong, but I bet it was in the terms of 
> service when you signed up.  If so, you really have no basis 
> to complain they finally did something to enforce the agreement.
>