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The first part you're correct about, so no argument there. The second part sounds like a "private, free market" solution, which has had, at best, limited resul
by Delmania 10y ago
The first part you're correct about, so no argument there.
The second part sounds like a "private, free market" solution, which has had, at best, limited results. What's to prevent an ISP from simply prohibiting customers from using a VPN? If Netflix and Hulu can do this, why not Spectrum or Comcast? Your claims about ad-blocking can be used against you since there are companies that will prohibit you from using an ad blocker.
This is exacerbated by the fact that in many areas, there is only one ISP available, so there is no free market. Additionally, these companies will use any means to slow down or stop competition, so that's not an option. In this case, the government is the only organization that can effectively regulate these companies.
- greedyliberal 10y agoThere is no right to online privacy. Full stop. If you'd like for an ISP to provide you with an additional benefit, there is nothing stopping you from writing them and asking to pay a premium for them to not track/sell your information. They have a right to offer you a price, and you have a right to accept or deny their offer. You also have a right to cancel their service and switch to a provider who satisfies you as a consumer.