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My point is that government involvement isn't always needed.
originally posted by: Blueracer
Is it a good thing? Now there will be more government involvement in it. That is never good.
We can now add another huge victory for the little guys.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
originally posted by: Blueracer
Is it a good thing? Now there will be more government involvement in it. That is never good.
I agree. the internet is more than just a "necessity".
It is a forum for free speech and free expression.
And now the government is involved in that.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: interupt42
That's because the internet is a commodity that people use for the expression of free speech.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: interupt42
Do you think that government should have an input in the "neutrality" of the print media?
How about sites that espouse any given ideology?
How about sites that espouse any given ideology?
This means they might be able to charge a baseline of X for the first Y bytes used and then Z for every byte used thereafter.
If Internet service is now a utility, the ISP's can use these as examples of how and why they should be able to limit Internet access.
No Blocking: broadband providers may not block access to legal content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.
No Throttling: broadband providers may not impair or degrade lawful Internet traffic on the basis of content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.
No Paid Prioritization: broadband providers may not favor some lawful Internet traffic over other lawful traffic in exchange for consideration of any kind—in other words, no "fast lanes." This rule also bans ISPs from prioritizing content and services of their affiliates.
www.fcc.gov...
originally posted by: interupt42
The FCC Did NOT Make the Internet a Public Utility
The court likened internet service providers to utilities, saying they “act as neutral, indiscriminate platforms for transmission of speech.”
“Today’s ruling is a victory for consumers and innovators who deserve unfettered access to the entire web ... it ensures the internet remains a platform for unparalleled innovation, free expression and economic growth.”
originally posted by: Eilasvaleleyn
a reply to: nullafides
I'll take greater government control over greater corporate control if those are the only two options.
I'll take greater government control over greater corporate control if those are the only two options.
originally posted by: Eilasvaleleyn
a reply to: nullafides
I'll take greater government control over greater corporate control if those are the only two options.