On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM, John D Jones III <[email protected]> wrote: >> You know Comcast technically doesn't allow "servers" either, but that >> doesn't stop hundreds or maybe thousands of people from doing it. I think >> in this case legal responsibility is the key. If you run and it works you >> can probably get away with it.
>> On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 2:38 PM, John Fenley <[email protected]> wrote: > The wording there is vague: > you should not host any type of server > keyword being should. I think where that will come into play will be for > accounts that are hosting torrent sites, multiple GB a day websites, etc. I > think for the average joe, one should be fine. This is true that you may be able to get away with running servers on these connections. And Yes it is probably true that the reason this restriction is in place is to prevent abuse. However, despite that, these Terms of Service on Comcast and Google Fiber allows them to discontinue your service at any time they feel. This exposes you to a certain amount of risk, and depending on what you use the connection for, this risk may not be acceptable. Comcast already provides business connections that allow "servers". Google should follow suit. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
