Re: FW: ISPs slowing P2P traffic...

[Mark Smith <nanog () 85d5b20a518b8f6864949bd940457dc124746ddc nosense org>]

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:43:12 -0500
"William Herrin" <herrin-nanog () dirtside com> wrote:

> On Jan 14, 2008 5:25 PM, Joe Greco <jgreco () ns sol net> wrote:
> > > So users who rarely use their connection are more profitable to the ISP.
> >
> > The fat man isn't a welcome sight to the owner of the AYCE buffet.
>
> Joe,
>
> The fat man is quite welcome at the buffet, especially if he brings
> friends and tips well.

But the fat man isn't allowed to take up residence in the restaurant
and continously eat - he's only allowed to be there in bursts, like we
used to be able to assume people would use networks they're connected
to. "Left running" P2P is the fat man never leaving and never stopping
eating.

Regards,
Mark.

-- 

        "Sheep are slow and tasty, and therefore must remain constantly
         alert."
                                   - Bruce Schneier, "Beyond Fear"