Comcast Disconnecting Users Who Download More than 4 Movies a Day?

[Jorge]

So much for so-called "unlimited" internet access.

In the continuing proxy war against illegal downloading, it seems as though ISPs are increasingly flexing their muscle as internet gatekeeper.

The MPAA, the RIAA, and even some file-sharing companies have all asked Congress to mandate that ISPs monitor their networks for illegal-sharing of copyrighted content and to disconnect users who fail to comply.

Well, Comcast, in addition to throttling BitTorrent traffic, perhaps illegally, has now started to disconnect "excessive" downloaders, arguing that they slow down the networ

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[cedler]

Tyrannies develop slowly, live in fear, and are destroyed in great flashes of violence

[carpefile]

Tyrannies develop slowly, live in fear, and are destroyed in great flashes of violence

You have the brain of a retarded clam.:hi

[cedler]

there have been times when i thought people were gassing on but after some research i understood what they meant.

thanks for the compliment, if that's the best you can do

[drtoker]

well I'll be putting this one to the test myself. I have comcast, and when I download, I download a LOT at once. I always only use half of my bandwidth or less though, so if they disconnect me, they will have my lawyers to deal with, especially since I never dl at 100% bandwidth that I have paid for (I pay for the upgraded service). I wouldn't argue if it was only for people dling at 100% all day, but I doubt this is the case :(

Edit: 8.5GB down last night, full speed, still up and running. I think this will be like the torrent throttling, only done in problem areas or specific markets. I haven't seen any of these things implemented in my area.