While not condoning Philip Hunt's actions in this regard, we are placed in a very difficult position.
Our terms and conditions state that we do not allow users to send spam from our network, however when this user is a business, and the lifeblood of their business is providing Internet services - to cut them off would mean the end of their ability to function.
Because of this, I feel that it is fair to give a warning only rather than a suspension of services.
I disagree. This person knows that spamming is frowned upon. He's in the industry. He calls his commpany an "ISP" IN THE SPAM. Slapping him with a wet bus ticket does NOTHING. Cutting his feed will teach him a BADLY NEEDED lesson, and it will also send a STRONG MESSAGE to any other "ISP's" out there that like to try and poach clients (Hi Mike!).
I am trying to be fair to all parties - including the wider Internet community - and wanted to let everyone know where I stand. I guess we are stuck in the middle on this one.
No you're not. Show us you have the nads to help clean up this industry. Pull the plug - it's spelt out in your T&C and since your client is an ISP, he can't feign unawareness. We'll stick by you. You're not pond scum, so don't side with them. -- Andrew P. Gardner barcelona.com stolen, stmoritz.com stays. What's uniform about the UDRP? We could ask ICANN to send WIPO a clue, but do they have any to spare? Get active: http://www.tldlobby.com --------- To unsubscribe from nznog, send email to majordomo(a)list.waikato.ac.nz where the body of your message reads: unsubscribe nznog