All Things Net Neutrality

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Originally Posted by mooby

I think the only people who aren't in favor of net neutrality are the ones who stand to make more money once it's out of the way. It's a shame how much people are ignoring this issue, I've tried talking to friends and family about it as well as posting on FB and everyone just ignores it for the most part. So far Netflix has been leading the charge but if we are going to defeat this it's going to need an outcry similar to the one against SOPA.

Agreed, in fact I believe all medium to heavy internet users that are aware of it are strongly in favor. Light users and outright technologically challenged either don't care or have no idea what the hell it is.

In fact the only 'normal' people (read: non-industry, lobbying, or political figures) that I've seen against net neutrality were part of a group featuring a handful of Verizon employees including a lawyer that conveniently forgot to disclose their background.

Verizon Brings Fake Grassroots Campaign To New Jersey To Claim Support For Not Bringing Real Broadband – Consumerist

Cable Companies Are Astroturfing Fake Consumer Support to End Net Neutrality | VICE United States

WARNING: Cable Corps Funding Pro Net Neutrality Campaigns - Top US World News | Susanne Posel Daily Headlines and Research

Verizon led massive astroturf campaign to end NJ broadband obligation | Ars Technica

In fact I can't help but wonder if Verizon owes Comcast a huge favor. Somehow they've committed so many blunders this past year alone that Comcast looks like a model company in comparison.


Apply cold water to the burned area.

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