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1. net neutrality gets raped by FTC..

   

   Topic by aesir · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   No one has really talked about net neutrality in a while, but now, since the FTC has made its decision, I figure we can discuss when the internet is gonna start getting raped by our internet providers. Article: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/ftc_net.html

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   Reply by aesir · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Can someone lay out clearly what this means? [/ QUOTE ] net neutrality means that you aren't allowed to prioritize data sent over the lines or otherwise interfere with the data as it goes from the server to the user. The network providers would like to be able to prioritize data and/or limit access to…

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   Reply by Joshua Stubbles · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   [ QUOTE ] Basically it sounds to me like they want to make the net more like cable or satellite tv. Where you pay extra for HBO, Showtime, or whatever. Shit like get 13 channels for $xx.xx or 100+ channels for $xxx.xx a month. Which pretty much fucking sucks. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly. They're actually able to charge you if they…

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   Reply by sonic · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   [ QUOTE ] Major ISP's are some of the least competitive businesses around. They stay away from each other as much as possible so they can each monopolize their own regions. There is a general understanding that invading each other's territories will only start a war which is risky business. It doesn't work like with cell…

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   Reply by greenj2 · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   [ QUOTE ] Keep in mind, Net Neutrality is not over. When things look grim, you have to kick whatever the fuck is at your throat in the balls. Do what you can. [/ QUOTE ] True that. Boycotting ISPs that take up this practice sounds like the ticket to me. Although whether there would be enough people on the net who are…

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   Reply by Uly · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   Keep in mind, Net Neutrality is not over. When things look grim, you have to kick whatever the fuck is at your throat in the balls. Do what you can.

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   Reply by Mishra · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   with net neutrality now not happening, i bet that some family groups will campaign for certain ISPs to block "adult" sites for everyone, so that their kids cant see it. slippery slope.

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   Reply by greenj2 · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   Good explanation Ghostscape.

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   Reply by Ghostscape · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

   [ QUOTE ] Can someone lay out clearly what this means? [/ QUOTE ] net neutrality means that you aren't allowed to prioritize data sent over the lines or otherwise interfere with the data as it goes from the server to the user. The network providers would like to be able to prioritize data and/or limit access to data.…

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    Reply by greenj2 · Jun 2007 · Home› General Discussion

    I think there's also a brief mention of something I read a while ago, where access to certain net content could depend on what ISP and usage plan you're signed up with. So even if all speeds are equal, you may still have to pay premium rates for full access to certain content. It'll be a sad day if/when the internet…