Comcast punishing heavy internet users


	Comcast punishing heavy internet users

willhelm

8-26-2007 5:03 PM

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8-26-2007 5:28 PM

cniq_cniq

I torrent quite a bit, and although I do not use Comcast, I can point you to plenty of P.O.'d folk who do. Luckily, there are fixes to the problem if you're determined to make the system work.

8-26-2007 5:44 PM

skwirlinator

I have unlimited service

8-26-2007 6:00 PM

lorigrace

corporate greed and evil oppressors will not quit sucking us dry!

8-26-2007 6:03 PM

skwirlinator

If comcast offers unlimited service plans I guess thats a lawsuit.

A big soft hug for you lorigrace.

9-2-2007 11:44 PM

davboz

Damn them.! Get out of the way of my PERSONAL greed.

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