[e2e] using p2p overlays to overcome recursive NATs/realms

[J. Noel Chiappa]

    > From: "David P. Reed" <dpreed at reed.com>

    >>> there *is* constant pushback against better tools from engineering
    >>> folks who seem to think that their operator customers and
    >>> employers won't buy into better, more flexible tools at any price,
    >>> and prefer to follow the "evil" strategies like .. blocking ports,
    >>> restricting "servers", etc.

    >> My impression is that although there are a number of reasons for
    >> such actions ... that one major reason they are [blocking ports and
    >> not allowing servers] is to differentiate levels of service, so
    >> they can charge more ... for allowing their customers the privilege
    >> (sic) of doing such things.

    > ISPs can enable their customers to protect themselves ... Better
    > tools for provisioning lots of devices in the home

You didn't answer my point/question. Some of the restrictions that ISP's
are placing on customers are being done for business reasons, to *make
more money*. How are better tools going to change that desire?

	Noel