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FCC Starts Dismantling Internet (Neutrality)

By Wickerman2

6 years ago


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#198 6 years ago
Quoted from Spyderturbo007:

Where's the best place to sign a petition, email a representative, etc? The second post has a link, but it says it's closed for comments, making me think I can't do much of anything?
http://www.gofccyourself.com/

Worked for me when I clicked it... taking me to a "new filing"... I already filled out this form back with John Oliver made the call from his Last Week show. So I can't follow thru. the https: did fail for me ... so try without the secure socket.

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#268 6 years ago

This was a real interesting read:
http://leftwardthinking.com/learning-example-net-neutrality-violations/

as I wanted to know real examples of net neutrality violations. Exactly why we need the FCC to back off of their plans to reclassify ISPs.

#272 6 years ago
Quoted from Mfsrc791:

I F***ING hate

Spectrum
I fixed that for you.

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#308 6 years ago

I just "contacted" my representatives... one of which is Cruz... who seems to think Pai is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I look forward to kicking his arse to the curb during his next re-election.

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#335 6 years ago

Got a response from a representive in congress. Lamar Smith will not be getting my vote in future elections:

Many thanks for your recent letter on net neutrality. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me.

Since the beginning of the Internet, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) monitored Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to protect user privacy and promote general best practices. This allowed ISPs to invest an estimated $1.5 trillion in building networks and improving service. In 2015, the Obama Administration reclassified the Internet as a public utility in order for the Federal Communications Commission to enact costly rules and regulations on ISPs. To afford and comply with these federal rules, ISPs slowed their investment in service and network expansion. Earlier this year, the FCC reclassified ISPs as “information services,” which returns regulatory authority back to the FTC and encourages ISPs to begin investing again in improved services and expanding networks, which American consumers support.

Be assured I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue to monitor this issue.

For more information about federal issues, or to send me an email, please visit the 21st District’s website, http://lamarsmith.house.gov.

It's clear he doesn't get it and is another corporate mouth piece.
ISPs haven't slowed their investment. It's clear he has drank Pai's Koolaid.

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#399 6 years ago
Quoted from flynnibus:

ou've bought into the 'evil empire' argument

In the case of Time Warner, ahem, Spectrum... it's completely true. They are 'evil'; like Ecorp in Mr Robot.

#429 6 years ago

This is disappointing; but not surprising. This Corp Arse Hat appointed by President Cheeto has been clear with motives from day one.
I personally wonder how long until Evil Corps start implementing tiered pricing for content.

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#457 5 years ago
Quoted from chad:

is implementing a link tax

A what? Ah:
"Article 11 (a.k.a. link tax) would force anyone using snippets of journalistic online content to get a license from the publisher first — essentially outlawing current business models of most aggregators and news apps. " -- https://thenextweb.com/eu/2018/06/20/eu-votes-for-censorship-machines-and-link-tax-what-now/

So; technically - I just violated that rule. That's said - I don't see this as enforceable until the courts make a judgement in favor of the "tax"

See the whole thing stupid tbh.

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