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Jonathan M. Bobin <jmbobin@escape.com> wrote in article
<Pine.BSI.3.91.960825104326.18836A-100000@escape.com>...
> Dear 3133+ DAwn:
> 
> Its impossible to get terminated, they provide unlimited, or 
> at least advertise unlimited use of your account. If they do
> terminate your account, you can take their sorry ass to court.
> 
> --Jonathan
> jonathan@dal.net
> 
> On 25 Aug 1996, DAwn G. wrote:
> 
> > 
> > DAwn Writes----->>>
> > 
> > 
> >  Has anyone been (or know someone who has been) terminated or
> >  warned by Netcom for using "excessive time" on an "unlimited"
> >  account?  (Or for using a shell account?)
> > 
> >  If yes, please e-mail me.  Many thanks.
> > 
> > 
> > -----DAwn McGatney
> >           mcgatney@access.digex.net


Could it be possible that ISPs define "unlimited access" as:
	1.  An account ALWAYS billed on a flat-rate monthly charge (no per-hour
fees), and/or
	2.  No restrictions as to what times of the day you can connect without
being charged extra?

I've encountered many ISPs who find that their users are leaving dialup
connections active for days and even weeks on end.    I personally feel
that a dialup connection is not the same as a "dedicated connection" (which
most ISPs offer as well).  I can understand why ISPs might take action
against users who leave their connections active (thanks to ping programs)
constantly.   Is it fair to the other subscribers who might be trying to
dial in?   Do certain users have the right to tie up an access number for
days and days and should they be able to do this for only $20.00/month?

Often, people say that they can never seem to connect to their provider
because of excessive "busies."    We might consider that this is
attributable not always to an insufficient number of dial-in lines, but
also to the abuse of dialup connections.   Everyone has a right to be on as
much as they NEED to be.   Is it really necessary though to leave a dialup
connection active while away from home while you're not really *doing
anything* ?   I always thought that is what people needed "dedicated
connections" for.   

Just my two cents,
Michelle