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The problem with gigabit cable internet is that the upstream sucks. Sure, you can download a gigabit per second, but your connection chokes when uploading a fil

The problem with gigabit cable internet is that the upstream sucks. Sure, you can download a gigabit per second, but your connection chokes when uploading a file like a video to YouTube or trying to share large documents over a private network (such as a remote-work VPN to your office LAN). The slow upstream also makes it really hard for people to set up private networks between themselves, and the cable companies ALWAYS block port 80 and port 443. Why? Because, for some reason, they don't want people hosting web servers on their own computers. That just can't be allowed, for some reason. But why? Why can't I have gigabit upstream on my connection, and why the fuck shouldn't I be able to host a public web site from my own computer, on my own internet connection? These policies and restrictions really hurt the idea of a free and decentralized internet. Just imagine how different things could be and what all people would use their internet connections for if this wasn't the case...

orev 6y ago
Port blocking on home connections is done in large part for security. Most people can barely use an iPhone, let alone be trusted with a PC full of malware being served on port 80. Most ISPs that I’ve seen blocking those ports also have an admin page on your account where you can open them up if you want to.
908B64B197 6y ago
> Why? Because, for some reason, they don't want people hosting web servers on their own computers. That just can't be allowed, for some reason. > But why? Why can't I have gigabit upstream on my connection, and why the fuck shouldn't I be able to host a public web site from my own computer, on my own internet connection? Dear t0mbstone, We are sorry to learn that your residential package doesn't meet your current needs. As a valued customer of $LOCAL_MONOPOLY_ISP we would be glad to upgrade your connection with no additional hardware install to our enterprise and small business tier for only $X_LOCAL_CURRENCY a month. Please get in touch with one of our customer rep to assist you. Sincerely, $LOCAL_MONOPOLY_ISP That's why.

orev 6y ago

Port blocking on home connections is done in large part for security. Most people can barely use an iPhone, let alone be trusted with a PC full of malware being served on port 80. Most ISPs that I’ve seen blocking those ports also have an admin page on your account where you can open them up if you want to.

908B64B197 6y ago

> Why? Because, for some reason, they don't want people hosting web servers on their own computers. That just can't be allowed, for some reason. > But why? Why can't I have gigabit upstream on my connection, and why the fuck shouldn't I be able to host a public web site from my own computer, on my own internet connection? Dear t0mbstone, We are sorry to learn that your residential package doesn't meet your current needs. As a valued customer of $LOCAL_MONOPOLY_ISP we would be glad to upgrade your connection with no additional hardware install to our enterprise and small business tier for only $X_LOCAL_CURRENCY a month. Please get in touch with one of our customer rep to assist you. Sincerely, $LOCAL_MONOPOLY_ISP That's why.