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Love Q-Tips argument of “don’t let them tell you net neutrality is good, let me provide a single link for it being bad first so your default position can be on MY side!”
Net neutrality protects consumers from ISPs having too much control over the free and equal opportunities provided by the internet. It’s not only essential in protecting us as consumers, but it retains the democratic nature of the internet that makes it the wonderful thing it is. The only major groups fighting against net neutrality are ISPs. This isn’t about helping consumers or the common man or protecting us from “heavy handed regulations” (absolute nonsense). Without these protections the internet providers would have the power to control the speeds at which you view certain content. And given the lack of choice in many areas, that is dangerous.
Reminder: the free market didn’t invent the internet. This shit isn’t owned by Verizon, we as a nation and people are well within or rights to regulate it from becoming an unfair and narrowed commercial environment. Gouri already posted what internet access in Portugal looks like and there are plenty of videos/websites that explain the detriments.
But you know what, why don’t you do your own research @MediumBaller? Not saying this as a criticism, just being honest. Chances are most sources you’ll find will be something that developed out of an open and free internet that wishes to remain that way.
All this being said, I certainly hope that even if they do get away with this shit that the market is strong enough to protect us from a la carte internet. But given how people die in this country rationing their insulin, somehow I don’t have a lot of confidence in the free market.
Net neutrality protects consumers from ISPs having too much control over the free and equal opportunities provided by the internet. It’s not only essential in protecting us as consumers, but it retains the democratic nature of the internet that makes it the wonderful thing it is. The only major groups fighting against net neutrality are ISPs. This isn’t about helping consumers or the common man or protecting us from “heavy handed regulations” (absolute nonsense). Without these protections the internet providers would have the power to control the speeds at which you view certain content. And given the lack of choice in many areas, that is dangerous.
Reminder: the free market didn’t invent the internet. This shit isn’t owned by Verizon, we as a nation and people are well within or rights to regulate it from becoming an unfair and narrowed commercial environment. Gouri already posted what internet access in Portugal looks like and there are plenty of videos/websites that explain the detriments.
But you know what, why don’t you do your own research @MediumBaller? Not saying this as a criticism, just being honest. Chances are most sources you’ll find will be something that developed out of an open and free internet that wishes to remain that way.
All this being said, I certainly hope that even if they do get away with this shit that the market is strong enough to protect us from a la carte internet. But given how people die in this country rationing their insulin, somehow I don’t have a lot of confidence in the free market.