Paul Seligman

Cardiff

Quality Manager

I have complained to the BBC about the way iplayer works. If you start downloading a programme, even if you cancel the operation, it will keep tryingm, behibnd the scenes, every time your PC starts. Once the programme is downloaded, your PC is used as a server to other users who want to view it!

This slows down your machine, and if you have any limit on your Broadband usage, it will rapidly run up significant costs.

I don't mind paying for something I choose to download (and I can download in my 'unlimited' overnight window) but I strongly object to paying for the BBC to use my system as a server for its programmes to other users.

The BBC have pointed out that their T&C cover this - but who understands the implications if they are not very technical?

I have now completely removed this software from my pc.