Comcast's Throttling Plan Has 'Disconnect User' Option

newtley writes "Comcast's new people, not protocols scheme may mean high speed for some, but by no means all. It's also created a draconian 'disconnect' option for use against anyone who fails to toe the Comcast line. But, says Robb Topolski, the Net protocol expert who originally uncovered Comcast's blatant efforts to control its customers, the plan does offer key take-aways, telling P2P users on Comcast how to do what they do without the risk of corporate interference."

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But it is news.

[right handed]

The ability to turn off trouble makers is right in line with the end of net neutrality. Look for it to be abused and directed against people who complain.

Idiotic Sig

[Anonymous Coward]

"McCain/Palin '08. Now THAT's hope and change!"

Is that supposed to be funny?

Re:Idiotic Sig

[suck_burners_rice]

It's not supposed to be funny. Democrats and Republicans alike are scared shitless of Palin because they know she'll kick their ass and expose them for what they really are if she gets into office. So tell me what you prefer: A president who looks and sounds great but has all kinds of nasty stuff in his history and promises to raise taxes to the sky, or a president who can't lift his arms above his shoulders but promises to keep taxes low and brings with him a candidate with a history of exposing dirty truths, even when the perpetrator is from her own party... Think about it: Those making the biggest noise AGAINST Palin are those who have the biggest dirty secrets to hide. What could be so bad? Because of her smart decisions, residents of Alaska are getting $1,200 checks in the mail! But you think it's a joke.

Re:"without the risk of corporate interference"

[dataninja]

retchdog just awesome.

Re:One and the same voice.

[kurzweilfreak]

Who gives a fuck? Get over the obsession.