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

Just a thought for the flip side of this one.

I'm quite happy with whats about to happen. Manly because of the complately transparent way Virgin Media are doing it.

NO CUT OFFS.
CLEARLY STATED LIMITS.

Is there another ISP that is being as clear about this?

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

I'm sure many are happy.

Most customers are totally unaware as it will never affect them.

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

Most customers are just plain unaware because they haven't been told. unaware why they have bad speeds because they haven't been told.

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You are joking I take it? :confused:

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

most of the bad speeds arent caused by the throttling as its not fully implemented now is it? the throttling is there to cut back the heavy users and improve speeds for users who are seeing bad speeds

got any examples that make the comment look like a joke? Don't bother including those showing a cap as that is different

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

I mean those that are suffering bad speeds from being throttled. most of them haven't been told.

He said they were being transparent and clear about the throttling they are doing that will affect everyone. it might be transparent and clear on that one page. but it is not transparent and clear on the pages you would expect to see it on. even The Register say

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

Counts.... 1,2,3 posts to miss the point of the thread.

I'm happy with what Virgin Media are about to do if it ensures that my connection is avalable when I want to use it.

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

What do you want people to say then? "me too" ? :)

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

Having thought and read all the pros and cons of shaping it was all getting a bit of a bore...

I was happy when i saw this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/12...anagement.html

And now this post.

I think i'll make a post entitled "how about we start a campaign to stop traffic shaping posts"

That'll kill some time.

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

Sounds like a plan!

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

Or combine them into just 2 or 3 threads?
1 20Mb
2 shaping/throttling
3 speed tests

For the record, I am on 2Mb, I know about Virgins limits, and I still think Virgin bb is the best option for me. (note the word 'me'-I don't want to be jumped on for having a opinion) :)

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

same here, even at the throttled speed for 4mb i'd probably be going faster than i could on adsl :p: so whats the point in my paying for "up to 24mb" when i get about a tenth of that?

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

Im all for shaping.
Im on 10MB and looking forward to 20MB, i would much rather have this shaping and have UNLIMITED DOWNLOADS as opposed to a monthly download limit and no shaping.

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

Im also for traffic management. Even though Ive not really been affected by low speeds, I don't want it to happen. So I say yes to it, but lift the limits a bit before being put to half speed. They're a little too harsh if you ask me. I can easily use 2GB a day with general browsing, e-mailing and the odd file download.

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

:clap: well said sherlock.

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

How do you know you would only get about a tenth? I know many people on adsl that have good speeds at all times of the day. too many people put adsl down too much, and some of them have probably never even tried it :Yikes: