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Old 03-05-2011, 18:10   #164
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Re: Should Virgin Media Throttle p2p traffic?

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Originally Posted by roughbeast View Post
On topic. I hope VM decision-makers tap into threads like this. The messages are clear: VM, by all means penalise heavy files-sharing uploaders and downloaders during peak times, but do not penalsise gamers, streamers and tunnelers. If you don't grasp this nettle you will lose custom.

For P2P file-sharers the message is: Please curb your bandwidth hunger until everybody else has gone to bed!! If you don't, we will all suffer.

Off topic. I reckon you can can spot an anally retentive pompous ass just by looking at their avatar.
I agree with the first and second paragraphs. Much of the objections centre around the shaping misfiring rather than its existence. With the increased use of streaming and gaming more people than ever need responsiveness from their internets.

Regarding the third one don't upset Evil Pacman, he'll pop his power pellets and pwn you.
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