Isn't that the argument that providers make for wanting to meter usage? I.e. video streamers, torrenters and netflix and the like are 'abusing' the network by using a disproportionate amount of their capacity / bandwidth?
I guess my point is that "abuse" in this sense is pretty subjective.
Not really, those things are easy to contrast. Network providers have always been comfortable blackholing DoS routes, and it’s never been controversial. That’s clearly distinct from those wanting to double-dip on transport revenues for routine traffic.
The difference is in whether both endpoints want the traffic, not whether (or on what basis) the enabling infrastructure wants to bear it.
I guess my point is that "abuse" in this sense is pretty subjective.