Discipline within P2P networks

With P2P networks you have to be generous because the wealth of the network depends on what users share with one another. But there is a second human quality which is necessary : discipline. Indeed on a P2P network there are implicit and rules so as to make the network works properly. You have to abide by these rules For example, on Soulseek – my favorite p2p software for music – people have to be correct with other users for everybody to get the files they want, and some users can dictate their rules (e.g. each peep as to give away a certain amount of data and can’t download more than a certain amount of files at the same time for the same user. Discipline is important insofar as it allows you to gain reputation on the network so tah people are nicer to you and allow you to download more from them.