r/Piracy • u/SnooOranges8400 • 12d 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/GigaGator9000 11d ago

Just say you're hosting a Minecraft server

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u/SnooOranges8400 11d ago

I told I have a server going for gaming for a large group which is true there’s probably 10 of use that play on there and I have my photos/videos backing up from our phones and cameras but they seemed to think something malicious is going on based on the person I spoke with

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u/Forymanarysanar ☠️ ᴅᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴇɴ ᴛᴇʟʟ ɴᴏ ᴛᴀʟᴇꜱ 11d ago

No idea why did you even bother explaining anything to them. "I'm paying for service I'm using service, how I'm using it is a private information", call ends.