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RE: Lazy network operators
From: "Michel Py" <michel () arneill-py sacramento ca us>
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:39:28 -0700
Stephen J. Wilcox wrote: Ok so now you hit another problem, what you're saying is that the cablecos are running at such small margin that they are no longer in a position to implement policies like this and fix their smarthost systems?
No. They design a small number of "packages" that intend to appeal to the largest number of people. A typical package would include connectivity, news, a small number of POP3 accounts, a home page, etc. Purchasing a package does not imply using all the parts: I don't use my ISP's NNTP for example. I can understand why they don't design a package that would fit my needs, as I am not a typical user. Bottom line is: part of what I pay for is a certain amount of bandwidth. I don't know in the UK, but in California I don't think that any large ISP would risk blocking port 25, the reason being they have no business telling people how to use the bandwidth they purchase as long as it's for a legitimate purpose. If I was convinced that blocking 25 would solve the spam problem, I would support it. I am not. Michel.
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- Re: Lazy network operators, (continued)
- Re: Lazy network operators Petri Helenius (Apr 14)
- Re: Lazy network operators Stephen J. Wilcox (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Vivien M. (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators daryl (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michael . Dillon (Apr 14)
- Re: Lazy network operators Dr. Jeffrey Race (Apr 14)
- Re: Lazy network operators Daniel Senie (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michel Py (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Stephen J. Wilcox (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michael . Dillon (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Stephen J. Wilcox (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michel Py (Apr 14)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michel Py (Apr 14)
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- Re: Lazy network operators John Payne (Apr 15)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michel Py (Apr 16)
- RE: Lazy network operators Michel Py (Apr 17)
- RE: Lazy network operators Paul Jakma (Apr 17)
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