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Canadians, Speak Out to Stop Internet Metering!

Started by MusicallyInspired, February 01, 2011, 10:23:10 PM

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MusicallyInspired

Net Neutrality will live forever. If it ever dies half the world will stop using the internet. Including me.

dark-daventry

Quote from: MusicallyInspired on February 03, 2011, 02:10:23 PM
Net Neutrality will live forever. If it ever dies half the world will stop using the internet. Including me.

It's already died in the U.S. The FCC passed rules that regulate the internet and give Comcast and other ISP's the right to block internet content. It's not necessarily the end I suppose, but it's a decision that is one step closer to the end of net neutrality. I'm very disappointed in the FCC. It was their job to protect the neutrality of the internet, and I feel like they've failed me. I shouldn't feel that way about my government. Here's an article about the rules passed.
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MusicallyInspired

So you have to pay for certain packages to access specific websites now?

dark-daventry

Quote from: MusicallyInspired on February 03, 2011, 05:09:41 PM
So you have to pay for certain packages to access specific websites now?

It's not to that point yet, but based on the path things are heading, we will eventually. Especially if Comcrap Comcast has anything to say about it.
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MusicallyInspired

That's awful. I'm sure something will happen for the better against it, though. Always does with these things.

dark-daventry

Quote from: MusicallyInspired on February 03, 2011, 10:51:49 PM
That's awful. I'm sure something will happen for the better against it, though. Always does with these things.

Haha if only. Sadly, America doesn't work like that. This decision is likely to get worse rather than better. It's all about money here in the States. These big corporations want more green pieces of paper. They don't care about the consumer. They care about becoming richer and richer. They figure, "hey, I can afford the highest tiered internet plan, so what do I care?", and honestly, that's a very bad mentality to have. The worst part? That's not much of an exaggeration. The American public either knows nothing about the dangers of losing Net Neutrality (or know nothing about it to begin with) or simply don't care for whatever reason. There are no TV adds promoting Net Neutrality (at least none that I can see), nothing to inform people on what it is and what will happen if Comcast has its way. It's sad really to have such an uninformed public. I'm not saying that goes for everyone, but I see it as more of a general idea. I meet a lot of people outside of my school (I'm majoring in web design for the time being, and one of the first things they teach us is Net Neutrality and why losing it is a VERY bad thing) that know absolutely nothing about the topic. They've never heard of it before in their lives. Such a serious issue gets little to no important press time.
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Quote from: dark-daventry on February 03, 2011, 11:29:31 PM
Quote from: MusicallyInspired on February 03, 2011, 10:51:49 PM
That's awful. I'm sure something will happen for the better against it, though. Always does with these things.

Haha if only. Sadly, America doesn't work like that. This decision is likely to get worse rather than better. It's all about money here in the States. These big corporations want more green pieces of paper. They don't care about the consumer. They care about becoming richer and richer. They figure, "hey, I can afford the highest tiered internet plan, so what do I care?", and honestly, that's a very bad mentality to have. The worst part? That's not much of an exaggeration. The American public either knows nothing about the dangers of losing Net Neutrality (or know nothing about it to begin with) or simply don't care for whatever reason. There are no TV adds promoting Net Neutrality (at least none that I can see), nothing to inform people on what it is and what will happen if Comcast has its way. It's sad really to have such an uninformed public. I'm not saying that goes for everyone, but I see it as more of a general idea. I meet a lot of people outside of my school (I'm majoring in web design for the time being, and one of the first things they teach us is Net Neutrality and why losing it is a VERY bad thing) that know absolutely nothing about the topic. They've never heard of it before in their lives. Such a serious issue gets little to no important press time.

I used to think like you, back when I was 19 and didn't have any real responsibilities or serious bills to pay.  ;)  The fact is, the richer corporations get, the more people they hire, and the more people can support their families and live nice, comfortable lives.  You'd be singing quite a different tune if you relied on those same "evil corporations" for your salary, insurance, and general livelihood.

That said, I hate Comcast with a passion and fully support Net Neutrality.  I have just come to realize the fallacy of the liberal "anti-corporation" agenda.