[Gllug] Why are ISPs so stupid?

[Jason Clifford]

On Thu, 17 Nov 2005, Rev Simon Rumble wrote:

> Turns out, they hadn't paid their bill.  I'm sure they're not the only
> organization where this kind of thing happens from time to time.
> 
> So why don't ISPs keep the line connected but redirect every port 80
> connection to a page saying "you've been disconnected because you
> didn't pay your bill"?  Would it really be that hard?  Surely it would
> save them some support calls...

Because the customer may well be using an external proxy and so not see 
the messages. Similarly they may simply not take notice whereas blocking 
their line completely sends a clear message - pay up if you want service.

Jason 
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