Are socket connections blocked from our sites? I have bought a stats thing online and it won't connect the problem seems to be that PHP sockets are not allowed.

Yes, it is denied by our security policy.
It will not be allowed.

Is there a way around this? I'm only looking to connect shoutcast information on my PHPnuke site.

I think I need a better explanation then the one I have received why is it not allowed?

Because it is simple way to send a spam using PHP.

For me to send spam or others?

I'm only looking to connect to Radio information from my Radio stream to my site, surely there is a way around this?

Ok, tell me please an IP adress and port that you will connect to.

I have sent you a private message with the IP and Port number.