[njharman]

> you are being paid for that activity through subscription fees, ads, donations, etc.

Last time I checked ISPs where heavily monetizing packet receiving to the tune of 5-10x what netflix monetizes from me. For typically slow, shitty service bundled with cable TV or phone I do not want.

[dllthomas]

... and it's probably pure coincidence that Netflix is in direct competition with 1/3 of that bundle, too.