Re:Restricted by YouTube, Gun Enthusiasts Are Taking Their V...
by prepend on Monday March 26, 2018 @12:42PM
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Yes they did. And we ignored it back then as well.
Largely, the TOS/“contract” doesn’t define host clearly. So you need to get real specific what you mean.
Blocking an ftp server because it’s a host would also block Apple iChat video because it’s “hosting” a video stream.
For my ISP (ATT/uverse) they prevent hosting a commercial service, otherwise they aren’t specific. And it’s not for hosting purposes, it’s for SLA purposes so they aren’t responsible for revenue loss from system outage.
Largely, the TOS/“contract” doesn’t define host clearly. So you need to get real specific what you mean.
Blocking an ftp server because it’s a host would also block Apple iChat video because it’s “hosting” a video stream.
For my ISP (ATT/uverse) they prevent hosting a commercial service, otherwise they aren’t specific. And it’s not for hosting purposes, it’s for SLA purposes so they aren’t responsible for revenue loss from system outage.