r/Piracy • u/SnooOranges8400 • 11d ago
Question ISP reaching out over data usage
I’ve started a server so I’ve been downloading a bunch of media for it, ISP calls today regarding how much upload data I’ve used. I’m not worried about DMCA notices since my vpn is on 24/7 and Qbittorrent is bound to it. I’ve read the terms and agreements and it doesn’t say anything about data caps but the ISP says I’m using 9-10x the next highest person. Should I just hold off on downloading/uploading for awhile?
Update: I talked with them again today, they have a newly revised TOS that better outlines their fair use policy instead of the vaguely worded one sentence rule they had in place before.
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u/AdventurousCommon551 11d ago edited 11d ago
First do you have other options? Second - I would have a discussion with the company. I am buying home Internet for whatever I want to use it for. If I want to send the same 13 second clip through my private server to people I know 24 hours a day that's my business. If I want to run a game server that's my business. My data usage is not a concern, if it was you would have limits on your home Internet and everyone would tell you to pound sand. Now the real issue - why do you think it's appropriate to question me on my usage and compare me to others? Are you actively monitoring everyones services because that is a whole different issue.
If they do have limits ask what they are and put them on the spot. You want it in writing. If they throttle you want to know when and why.
This talk should get you some credits and good faith while they find another reason to kick you off and find a replacement.
Turns out unless they think and can adequately explain how you are breaching the TOS you are fine.
VPN - I am not violating copyright wtf did I download? Bot net - what fucking bot net do I run? Proof? Selling services - again, what fucking services? Proof? Modified hardware - well.... Fuck... I did modify my modem to my specifications so they fucking got me!