NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] Re: Cox Users Report Sandvine-like RSTs and Poor P2P Uploading
(Replying to my own message.) > -----Original Message----- > From: Robb Topolski [mailto:robb@funchords.com] > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:49 PM > I've seen reports that Cox seems to be interfering with BitTorrent > uploads. [...] > (until we see more evidence, this is UNCONFIRMED). As reported by a DSLReports user, Cox flatly denies interfering with BitTorrent. (The response appears to be boilerplated to me, making me believe that this text was reviewed and approved in response to the Comcast interference with P2P.) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19442445- --- Quote from "jmccorm" --- A new response from Cox, including a very direct and unambiguous denial. I'd note that the malformed paragraphs are indicative of heavy cutting and pasting. Emphasis (below) is mine. So here you have it. Cox denies interfering with BitTorrent. (Unless they want to argue that they're not actively interfering with it, but passively interfering with it?!) Thank you for your e-mail to Cox Communications. I understand that you want to know if Cox interfere in any way with BitTorrent traffic? I apologize for this inconvenience. As you might know Bit Torrent is a Peer-to-Peer service. BitTorrent metafiles do not store copyrighted data, hence the technology itself does not constitute copyright infringement. Nevertheless, majority of BitTorrent trackers users utilize the technology to download copyrighted material such as movies and software without legally purchasing them, consequently, it led to tremendous legal pressure, usually from the MPAA and RIAA, to shut down numerous BitTorrent trackers. Cox Communications adhere with the Intellectual Property Infringement policy. You may not use the Service to post, copy, transmit, or disseminate any content that infringes the patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademark, or propriety rights of any party. Cox assumes no responsibility, and you assume all risks regarding the determination of whether material is in the public domain, or may otherwise be used by you for such purposes. ****We do not actively interfere with BitTorrent**** and you are solely responsible for using the service. Cox also blocks some ports for security reasons. If BitTorrent uses any of these port, it could be blocked. Please visit the link below where you can find additional information of the ports Cox block. --- endQuote --- http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19442445-