t0KE
join:2003-07-03
|  Are we sure people will understand?
Are we sure it is in fact in the best interests of the average consumer? Are they going to understand the intricacies of traffic shaping? Is there going to be more of a thought given to it than "Company X isn't giving me Speed Y"? Are people going to make a real, informed purchasing decision based on the knowledge of traffic shaping, or is it just going to be fuel for offhanded remarks and complaints?
I think average user would never notice these traffic shaping methods. Only savvy "hardcore" users will. And they make up the vast minority. Ironically, only these savvy "hardcore" users really understand the concepts of the technology involved.
The average user won't have enough background & foundation knowledge to make an informed decision regarding traffic shaping technologies. So is it then so bad that they don't know? It's analogous to not telling a very young child that their grandparent died... they would not understand the concept of death. |
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iEvolution
join:2006-06-24
Ogden, UT | I've never had a problem with uploads or downloads with comcast. If I were to have problems with them I'd simply switch to another provider. |
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AlexNYC
join:2001-06-02
Edwards, CO
1 edit | reply to t0KE
The information should be available for everyone, as long as it is true. How the consumers choose to interpret or understand it is up to them. If they do not understand it, that's fine too, because they'll just ignore it as they have been doing so far.
So in my opinion the answer is YES the information should be out in the open so people can make educated decisions or choose to ignore it. |
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AlexNYC
join:2001-06-02
Edwards, CO | reply to iEvolution
How many providers can you choose from in Ogden Utah? |
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iEvolution
join:2006-06-24
Ogden, UT
| said by AlexNYC  :How many providers can you choose from in Ogden Utah? Relia.net, Qwest and a few other local providers which are probably better anyway. |
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