The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right::Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services. It is a principle that must be upheld to protect the open Internet. The idea that ISPs could…

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    1 year ago

    Fine but if you don’t hold politicians feet to the fire about codifying it into law it’ll just be taken away again the next time Republicans are in power.

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        1 year ago

        I think that’s a stretch for something that has a positive impact and is done by a group outside of Congressional gridlock.

        We should celebrate the win and push for stronger protections. We should definitely not given into apathy and give up.

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    1 year ago

    I hope this isn’t a “Net Neutrality, oh and we’ll also spy on you for the good of humanity” bill

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        1 year ago

        KOSA has terrifying implications, and it’s kind of fucked how little we are hearing it be discussed. Which leads me to believe many don’t know about it.

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          1 year ago

          Main stream media is balls. The latest war is a great distraction. The only way I hear about these things is social media and independent YouTube news channels.

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    1 year ago

    Now if we could just get them to limit media ownership again.

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    1 year ago

    If it doesnt go anywhere i will be very concerned and very pissed off

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    1 year ago

    Boy I remember signing like 500 petitions to stop them from fucking this up a decade ago. I wonder how many of my tax dollars have gone to the FCC since they botched it.