| reply to grumpy3b
Re: Same reason the DMV gets away with some questions... quote:
they get away with it for the same reason the DMV in CA can have this question on the test:
You can never drive faster than:
A) 55MPH
B) The posted speed limit
C) Then is safe
D) Some other inane answer...
According to the DMV it is "Than is safe"...BUT, ultimately it depends on how you frame your logic...in theory B&C are the same answer because the posted speed limit is supposed to be the MAXIMUM safe speed we are allowed to drive. But, the DMV chooses to look at it the other way around using the "than is safe" as the answer. For many it's a chicken or egg question and answer.
I suspect the same folks word the ads for the ISP's...intentionally worded to imply the widest possible interpretation and limits. Yet, later the specifics are in there...I simply do not see how they can consider a cap of any sort reasonable as cable & DSL speeds are increasing to scary fast speeds every day now.
But these things are why I have stuck by smaller independent ISP for both DSL and MBB...no caps, no limits. I do however use my MBB with a bit of care so they don't begin to get static from the actual provider. But I have my original paperwork for both services which indeed state unlimited use just don't be stupid and serve up (upload) 1TB of data every month. That is not vague at all.
No, posted speed-limit is pretty much "up-to" speed.
If your on a interstate speed limit 80MPH, heavy fog or rain causes everyone to slow down to 50MPH, should you still be going 80MPH? No. |
