Did anyone hear about gov't cutting down internet speeds? - GoFuckYourself.com

Ann-Angelcom · 10-20-2006, 12:36 AM

Was speaking to a friend today who said he heard on the news that yesterday the government actually imposed a cut on internet speeds from ISPs. He wasn't sure what the numbers are but didn't the web feel slower to you guys since yesterday? Not every site but some that I frequent alot do seem slower. Maybe just my fiber optic acting up but what a coincidence.

Just wondering if anyone heard anything or knows anything.

GrouchyAdmin · 10-20-2006, 12:39 AM

This is the same bullshit as te fabled "modem tax".

If your fiber isn't working right, try taking off the end, and sucking out the bits that got stuck.

More Booze · 10-20-2006, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by toonpornblog

This is the same bullshit as te fabled "modem tax".

If your fiber isn't working right, try taking off the end, and sucking out the bits that got stuck.

That does usually work for me.

SGS · 10-20-2006, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonpornblog

This is the same bullshit as te fabled "modem tax".

If your fiber isn't working right, try taking off the end, and sucking out the bits that got stuck.

Ann-Angelcom · 10-20-2006, 12:56 AM

So I'm guessing you guys didn't hear it either? Was just curious and I'm trying to see if what he said was true.

Jace · 10-20-2006, 12:59 AM

nope, my speed is actually a little faster in the past few weeks

trust me, if they decided the internet needed to be slower, it would be ALL over the news

how would they handle large server networks? what about people that run offices from home?

there are too many factors to weigh in, someone is fucking with you, big time.

woj · 10-20-2006, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonpornblog

This is the same bullshit as te fabled "modem tax".

If your fiber isn't working right, try taking off the end, and sucking out the bits that got stuck.

Scott McD · 10-20-2006, 12:59 AM

Well GFY has been slow anyway, thats for sure.

The rest of the net though, been fine here...

Jace · 10-20-2006, 12:59 AM

btw, learn to link your sig or you won't get any clicks....people are lazy

OG LennyT · 10-20-2006, 01:01 AM

I heard it too!

also the 5 cent tax on emails will take effect Jan 1, 2007!

LOL

$5 submissions · 10-20-2006, 01:45 AM

They do that here in the Philippines to track illegal VOIP usage. I'm not sure if they do that to crack down on webcam operations (known locally as "cybersex dens") though.

Barefootsies · 10-20-2006, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ann-Angelcom

Was speaking to a friend today who said he heard on the news that yesterday the government actually imposed a cut on internet speeds from ISPs. He wasn't sure what the numbers are but didn't the web feel slower to you guys since yesterday? Not every site but some that I frequent alot do seem slower. Maybe just my fiber optic acting up but what a coincidence.

Just wondering if anyone heard anything or knows anything.

Do you have a fresh roll of tinfoil?

SmokeyTheBear · 10-20-2006, 07:41 AM

actually your friend is partly right..

The u.s. was/is planning to limit speeds for some reason i cant remember why.. it was a bit more complex than simply turning the internet amplifier down to "9" though and it didnt sound very realistic

SmokeyTheBear · 10-20-2006, 07:45 AM

something else they might be referring to is windws vista.. supposedly it will require duplicate dns lookups causing twice the load on current dns

Worldnet · 10-20-2006, 08:01 AM

Amazing how rumors get the story all bent up! The news report they heard was about Iran cutting internet speeds. It was in the news yesterday.

Brad Gosse · 10-20-2006, 08:05 AM

I like when people say "The Government" and "They"

Who's govenment?

Most free countries would never pass a law to slow down the internet.

CheneyRumsfeld · 10-20-2006, 08:14 AM

they cut back the speed so the CIA computers can review what you say on the internet.
its just part of the patriot act.
nothing to concern yourself with.

Ann-Angelcom · 10-20-2006, 09:43 AM

lol so many different versions of the same story! So which is true....does anyone have links?

seeric · 10-20-2006, 09:45 AM

hahahahaha oh shit.

this is funny.

you been had.

Dirty Dane · 10-20-2006, 09:54 AM

I heard that Bush has a cool personal software. With few clicks he can control the speeds, domains and so on. Even webcams.

EBORG9 · 10-20-2006, 11:05 AM

If they slow the internet down, how are congressmen going to e-mail thier paiges with lightning speed.

Worldnet · 10-20-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ann-Angelcom

lol so many different versions of the same story! So which is true....does anyone have links?

http://www.latimes.com/technology/la...nes-technology

LiveDose · 10-20-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dvd316

I heard it too!

also the 5 cent tax on emails will take effect Jan 1, 2007!

LOL

LOL.

Didn't hear anything about that. But anything retarded coming from the government shouldn't surprise anyone.

Ann-Angelcom · 10-20-2006, 06:04 PM

so i guess it is true....i wonder how it plays out now for our designs and content sizes. Seems to affect people browsing from homes. 128 kb is equivalent to what connection speed?

squishypimp · 10-20-2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheneyRumsfeld

they cut back the speed so the CIA computers can review what you say on the internet.
its just part of the patriot act.
nothing to concern yourself with.

glad to have it all cleared up now!

stickyfingerz · 10-20-2006, 06:14 PM

Crap mine got way slower.

Yesterday
Last Result:
Download Speed: 11515 kbps (1439.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 704 kbps (88 KB/sec transfer rate)

Today
Last Result:
Download Speed: 21464 kbps (2683 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 706 kbps (88.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

Ok that test might of been a fluke

This is actually what I normally get

Last Result:
Download Speed: 12150 kbps (1518.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 704 kbps (88 KB/sec transfer rate)

nico-t · 10-20-2006, 06:17 PM

lol..... land of the free used to just sound ironic - now its straight up sarcastic

thank you bush

Spunky · 10-20-2006, 06:19 PM

I don't see that ever happening

minusonebit · 10-20-2006, 06:53 PM

What country are you talking about? "The government" is pretty damn non-specific.

OG LennyT · 10-20-2006, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveDose

LOL.

Didn't hear anything about that. But anything retarded coming from the government shouldn't surprise anyone.

it was an internet rumor from several years back

crockett · 10-20-2006, 08:30 PM

It was in Iran.. the govt there cut internet speeds to barely over a 56k modem.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061018/..._internet_dc_1

GregE · 10-20-2006, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

Most free countries would never pass a law to slow down the internet.

I'd like to think that no civilized country would even consider passing such a law.

Ann-Angelcom · 10-21-2006, 12:33 PM

What other government does stupid shit??? Of course I'm talking about the US gov't!!!

Hollywood376 · 10-21-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

actually your friend is partly right..

The u.s. was/is planning to limit speeds for some reason i cant remember why.. it was a bit more complex than simply turning the internet amplifier down to "9" though and it didnt sound very realistic

Smokey, I bet you are thinking what I'm thinking.... Net Neutrality

chaze · 10-21-2006, 02:51 PM

Sound like BS, if anything they will just keep the levels close for the dsl providers for competition reasons.

Meaning one can't go to high untill the other can keep up.

bobby666 · 11-20-2006, 01:25 PM

yes and next year you'll have to put stamps on your emails to get them delivered!

10-20-2006, 12:36 AM	#1
Ann-Angelcom Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york Posts: 500	Did anyone hear about gov't cutting down internet speeds? Was speaking to a friend today who said he heard on the news that yesterday the government actually imposed a cut on internet speeds from ISPs. He wasn't sure what the numbers are but didn't the web feel slower to you guys since yesterday? Not every site but some that I frequent alot do seem slower. Maybe just my fiber optic acting up but what a coincidence. Just wondering if anyone heard anything or knows anything. __________________ Digitalangeldollars.com 10% on all referrals!! NOW PAYING 75% OF ALL SALES!!!

10-20-2006, 12:39 AM	#2
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	This is the same bullshit as te fabled "modem tax". If your fiber isn't working right, try taking off the end, and sucking out the bits that got stuck. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

10-20-2006, 12:56 AM	#5
Ann-Angelcom Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york Posts: 500	So I'm guessing you guys didn't hear it either? Was just curious and I'm trying to see if what he said was true. __________________ Digitalangeldollars.com 10% on all referrals!! NOW PAYING 75% OF ALL SALES!!!

10-20-2006, 12:59 AM	#8
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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	nope, my speed is actually a little faster in the past few weeks trust me, if they decided the internet needed to be slower, it would be ALL over the news how would they handle large server networks? what about people that run offices from home? there are too many factors to weigh in, someone is fucking with you, big time.

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SmokeyTheBear ►SouthOfHeaven Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PlanetEarth MyBoardRank: GerbilMaster My-Penis-Size: extralarge MyWeapon: Computer Posts: 28,609	actually your friend is partly right.. The u.s. was/is planning to limit speeds for some reason i cant remember why.. it was a bit more complex than simply turning the internet amplifier down to "9" though and it didnt sound very realistic __________________ hatisblack at yahoo.com

10-20-2006, 07:45 AM	#14
SmokeyTheBear ►SouthOfHeaven Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PlanetEarth MyBoardRank: GerbilMaster My-Penis-Size: extralarge MyWeapon: Computer Posts: 28,609	something else they might be referring to is windws vista.. supposedly it will require duplicate dns lookups causing twice the load on current dns __________________ hatisblack at yahoo.com

10-20-2006, 08:01 AM	#15
Worldnet Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 996	Amazing how rumors get the story all bent up! The news report they heard was about Iran cutting internet speeds. It was in the news yesterday.

10-20-2006, 08:05 AM	#16
Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	I like when people say "The Government" and "They" Who's govenment? Most free countries would never pass a law to slow down the internet.

10-20-2006, 08:14 AM	#17
CheneyRumsfeld Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,341	they cut back the speed so the CIA computers can review what you say on the internet. its just part of the patriot act. nothing to concern yourself with.

10-20-2006, 09:43 AM	#18
Ann-Angelcom Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york Posts: 500	lol so many different versions of the same story! So which is true....does anyone have links? __________________ Digitalangeldollars.com 10% on all referrals!! NOW PAYING 75% OF ALL SALES!!!

10-20-2006, 09:45 AM	#19
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	hahahahaha oh shit. this is funny. you been had.

10-20-2006, 09:54 AM	#20
Dirty Dane Sick Fuck Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www Posts: 9,491	I heard that Bush has a cool personal software. With few clicks he can control the speeds, domains and so on. Even webcams.

10-20-2006, 11:05 AM	#21
EBORG9 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,823	What a bout congress If they slow the internet down, how are congressmen going to e-mail thier paiges with lightning speed.

10-20-2006, 06:04 PM	#24
Ann-Angelcom Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york Posts: 500	so i guess it is true....i wonder how it plays out now for our designs and content sizes. Seems to affect people browsing from homes. 128 kb is equivalent to what connection speed? __________________ Digitalangeldollars.com 10% on all referrals!! NOW PAYING 75% OF ALL SALES!!!

10-20-2006, 06:14 PM	#26
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,984	Crap mine got way slower. Yesterday Last Result: Download Speed: 11515 kbps (1439.4 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 704 kbps (88 KB/sec transfer rate) Today Last Result: Download Speed: 21464 kbps (2683 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 706 kbps (88.3 KB/sec transfer rate) Ok that test might of been a fluke This is actually what I normally get Last Result: Download Speed: 12150 kbps (1518.8 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 704 kbps (88 KB/sec transfer rate)

10-20-2006, 06:17 PM	#27
nico-t emperor of my world Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nethalands Posts: 29,903	lol..... land of the free used to just sound ironic - now its straight up sarcastic thank you bush

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10-20-2006, 06:53 PM	#29
minusonebit So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: [email protected] Posts: 7,391	What country are you talking about? "The government" is pretty damn non-specific.

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crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	It was in Iran.. the govt there cut internet speeds to barely over a 56k modem. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061018/..._internet_dc_1 __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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Ann-Angelcom Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york Posts: 500	What other government does stupid shit??? Of course I'm talking about the US gov't!!! __________________ Digitalangeldollars.com 10% on all referrals!! NOW PAYING 75% OF ALL SALES!!!

10-21-2006, 02:51 PM	#35
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	Sound like BS, if anything they will just keep the levels close for the dsl providers for competition reasons. Meaning one can't go to high untill the other can keep up.

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