Posted by kim on 11/12/05 20:03

"FinnTroll" <yab@roll.uc> wrote in message
news:NN3df.150416$dP1.508254@newsc.telia.net...

> it wasn't "particular file" ... it was "pet hate of people, who insist
> downloading a particular file from you". I mean, why share that
> "particular file" if you don't want just anyone be able uploading it.

If it was people who were sharing I wouldn't mind but as far as I can tell
the resason they insist on downloading from me and only from me is that
they've been blocked by everyone else with the file because of not sharing.

> from what I understand, you're the one that decides max total uploads and
> also uploads per user ... so if downloading one single file from you
> prevents others from contacting you, this means you've set the limits real
> sharp

Correct. I know how frustrating it is to be downloading from someone who
opens too many channels and speed drops to single figures as a result. If an
upload is naturally slow I open extra channels.

> isn't WinMX construed in the manner that if a certain file is available
> from several sources, those will be used in the process downloading
> process? On the other hand, if someone uploads from me, I don't see if
> they're using other sources. Anyways, it is very polite of you to allow
> them to finish their business once they've started.

If they start the upload with zero bytes and their progres is no faster than
the bytes I am giving them, it is pretty likely they have been bananed from
uploading elsewhere for non-sharing. Although I use MX Linx it fails to
detect this kind of leecher so I actively manage all uploads manually. I
give priority to those who are nearing completion, those with fast
connections, those who share with others (even if I find much of what they
share to be repulsive) and those who request short files. That way the queue
is kept short and those who finish uploading from me are able to share the
complete files with others thus lessening the load on the whole system.

(kim)

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