> You can use your packet filter to trap those who exceed certain
> parameters and redirect incoming traffic from those qualified to
> different port which nginx will also listen on and serve 503's
> there.

Thanks for the reply, Miroslaw! I think this is a good general work
around, but my app is a little more sensitive and requires different
rates for different url locations.

I do appreciate the idea, though. I think it would work for a lot of cases.

All the Best,

Michael

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