Rico Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Maybe you're right. Cable companies don't give a damn about people illegally downloading videos over their pipes. 227111[/snapback] I hate to break this to you, but they really don't. Maybe if the MPAA or RIAA serve them a summons on an individual user, they'd care. Sure, there's a fine-print disclaimer in their TOS about content, but really, it's all about $$$, all that matters is the money you send them every month. Spend a little time in here, and you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Maybe you're right. Cable companies don't give a damn about people illegally downloading videos over their pipes. 227111[/snapback] Actually, I have to agree with Rico on this one; they don't care what you download. If they did, they wouldn't offer binary USENET groups (for example). CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I hate to break this to you, but they really don't. Maybe if the MPAA or RIAA serve them a summons on an individual user, they'd care. Sure, there's a fine-print disclaimer in their TOS about content, but really, it's all about $$$, all that matters is the money you send them every month. Spend a little time in here, and you'll see what I mean. 227122[/snapback] Thanks for the explanation of how the economics in the cable industry work. Learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 If you're a gamer, and your connection speed is important to you, I wouldn't switch to DSL. I used to have it, but my ping to online games was always in the 100 - 120 range. I then upgraded to the more expesive faster connection DSL, and that did nothing for my ping. I switched to cable, and that dropped my ping into the 60 - 80 range. I haven't looked back since. I've rearely had a problem. I was worried about bandwidth with cable, but no problems in over 3 years. 226969[/snapback] So not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Do not get Earthlink DSL. The are a horrible company. If you live in Southern California then go to www.dslextreme.com and get their service. They are excellent. Cable sucks in my opinion. It is a shared line. Most people like to go with Cable because of the higher speeds. I know tons of people who have switched from Cable to DSL because alot of Cable companies oversell their lines so at peak times your internet is going to suck. I have DSL and am paying $60/month for a plan of 6000/608. My plan means i can potentially have a download speed of 6megs and a upload speed of 608kbs. My company won't guarntee that you will get that but that is their goal. There are too many factors that weigh in on how good your connection will be. I tested my connection yesterday and it was clocke at 5004kbs/467kbs which is pretty damn good. My connection is better then most Cable users. If you want to see some reviews about cable/dsl providers in your area go to http://www.dslreports.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Cable has a faster downloading speed, but is slower in uploading, whereas DSL is slower downloading, faster uploading. General internet usage, Cable is better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Cable has a faster downloading speed, but is slower in uploading, whereas DSL is slower downloading, faster uploading. General internet usage, Cable is better... 227195[/snapback] i disagree completely. My plan beats most Cable companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I hate to break this to you, but they really don't. Maybe if the MPAA or RIAA serve them a summons on an individual user, they'd care. Sure, there's a fine-print disclaimer in their TOS about content, but really, it's all about $$$, all that matters is the money you send them every month. Spend a little time in here, and you'll see what I mean. 227122[/snapback] Internet Providers are not liable for anything you Download. So if one of their customers are downloading kiddie porn they won't be held accountable for that. However, they do reserve the right to cancel your membership with them for content reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenews Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 no problems with RR in STNY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Internet Providers are not liable for anything you Download. So if one of their customers are downloading kiddie porn they won't be held accountable for that. However, they do reserve the right to cancel your membership with them for content reasons. 227202[/snapback] True, though they are far, far more likely to cancel you for uploading content than downloading content... and usually that's only if outside parties like the MPAA "legally" get involved. For the most part, "what the Providers don't know won't hurt them". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 True, though they are far, far more likely to cancel you for uploading content than downloading content... and usually that's only if outside parties like the MPAA "legally" get involved. For the most part, "what the Providers don't know won't hurt them". 227252[/snapback] Even the uploading thing is a money grab though -- if you read the TOS, you're not allowed to have a server in your house. The reason is that they want to charge you more for a "business account." CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Even the uploading thing is a money grab though -- if you read the TOS, you're not allowed to have a server in your house. The reason is that they want to charge you more for a "business account." CW 227269[/snapback] Back to an earlier question, how are the power line internet transmision tests going? If they can pull it off, watch out. I'm all for anything that drives prices down and still provides a quality product (sometimes even superior...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Back to an earlier question, how are the power line internet transmision tests going? If they can pull it off, watch out. I'm all for anything that drives prices down and still provides a quality product (sometimes even superior...). 227429[/snapback] Jack said it was being rolled out in Syracuse in a previous thread if I recall. I'm very curious how this will work as well. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Back to an earlier question, how are the power line internet transmision tests going? If they can pull it off, watch out. I'm all for anything that drives prices down and still provides a quality product (sometimes even superior...). 227429[/snapback] Cinergy & ConED are beta testing the product. It works, but not quite as robust as cable/DSL as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 We signed up for Verizon DSL. They have a 3mb service in area, which was the same as our Cable company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 My brother works in the abuse department for a major ISP. To answer the question, they don't care what you are downloading. The MPAA comes to them with a list of people IP's sharing copyright material. Your ISP will then change your modem's boot file so that you can't surf the Internet. You call in and they lecture you for 10 minutes. After that they turn you back on. Have people been wrongly accused of downloading copyright material? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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