Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

Yes I apologise, it was a really really crazy idea!!! :D:D

It wont happen again ;)

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

Then you should be using a business connection. VM's home broadband is meant for home users, not business users.

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

Because it's what alot of people do, if I'm in in the evening, I only surf the net and use xbox live. My downloads run over night or when I'm at work. I connect remotely and set them up, it's easy.

Traffic shaping is better than a monthly limit and it's only a few hours a day. Why do people have to downloaded 24/7 at full speed, do you just d/l for something to do?

Virgin is still better than ADSL for limits and a reliable connection, so suck it up and stop whinging.:mad:

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

Good! :)

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

Your suggestion is ridiculous, why should those who don't download download download have to suffer with a 5Mbit connection just to appease those who suffer from downloading OCD.

I love my 10Mbit connection and look forward to getting 20Mbit, it'll allow me to download the same content in upto half the time, fabulous!

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

What you do with your connection is not going to be the same as what a lot of other people do with theirs. and please will people stop accusing the people of complaining, of downloading 24/7.

Virgin is not better than ADSL for limits and a reliable connection. your opinion is not fact. so suck it up yourself.

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

"Traffic shaping is better than a monthly limit "

Amen to that.

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

I've used both and can assure you cable is better, most ADSL providers enforce caps and limits.

Yes everyone uses their connection differently, but the majority of users will use their connection in the evening, so there is always going to be more strain on the network at these times. I'd rather have 5mb than 1mb because not shaping was in place. At the end of the day the service is sold as upto 10mb, it doesn't say 10mb all the time.

I also think you'll find many people share my opinion about ADSL and Cable.

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

if they dont "download download download" as you say why on earth would they need a 20 meg connection?
for a web page?? that must be some webby :shocked:

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

i download at full speed most days,all day. im on a 10mb connection but get a contant 7.5mb-8mb speed which i can live with

i choose to do this as i pay for the service and i will use it as i please. when i get shaping applied to me i cant moan as ive used my connection to the max for a long time,plus ive never had any problems with my line etc etc

i was wandering if because my area is not as populated with as many vm users(as bigger cities),perhaps that why the speeds are constant reliable?

by the way im the newton abbot area(south west)

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

I download a fair bit, about 100gigs a month, though I only download stuff I want and am going to use. My bandwidth usage has stayed pretty constant the last few years as my speed has gone up.

So, I want a 20mbit connection, so I can get the stuff I want, quick! ...I would of thought that was obvious.

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

damn right!!!!

totaly agree with that.

i look at it like this, when i get my 20mb upgrade i will get stuff quicker fair enough but i will also get twice as much!!!! if i pay for something im gonna use it to the limits!!

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

i didn't mention you i said they, the ones you said don't "download download download"

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

In principle I'm in favour of traffic shaping. What's galling me is that outside of these peak hours, they can't/won't provide me with the service I'm paying for. I'm lucky if I get above a 5mb connection and I have never been able to achieve anywhere near the 20mb I'm paying for

Re: how about we start a campaign to let VM know that we DONT LIKE SHAPING
 

Hello I dont spose you run a certain portal do you lol . Sorry to hear about yoru speed issues