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I do not think anybody wants ISPs to be in charge of internet. However, I also believe, that most do not want USA FCC to be in charge of internet either. Argu

I do not think anybody wants ISPs to be in charge of internet. However, I also believe, that most do not want USA FCC to be in charge of internet either. Arguing for a benefit, without clearly identifying the strategic negatives, is intellectually dishonest. Perhaps, it is with the help of these types of arguments, is how some monopolies and dictatorships are built out. Here is an example of the discussion analyzing some arguments of the validity of FCC reach: "This Comment argues that requiring ISPs to filter pirated material is within the FCC's ancillary jurisdiction pursuant to Title I of the Communications Act,'1 but only so long as the targeted activity has a detrimental impact on network activity." http://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1436&context=uclf http://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?artic... pp. 535-538 I would argue, that it is the power of consumer choice to obfuscate his/her usage of internet (and, protecting companies that help with that) -- should be the goal. Rather than, giving FCC the authority to regulate ISPs or consumer usage of the internet, via the ISPs. I do want to mention that I appreciated some (but not all) analogies used by the author. I liked this one especially. "Not only did Western Union back Hayes’ campaign financially, it also used its unique position as the information backbone for espionage purposes. " It reminded me, in just recent history, of how the previous (2008-2016) US president used US (and, probably, UK's) foreign intelligence services to target the opposition of his foreign policies, and the people's choice of the next president. I also liked the analogy of TV and facebook, I fully agree -- Facebook is working hard on creating a 'walled garden' of information dissemination, and digital identity of every individual. And they would love to cut out the 'amateur hobbyists'.

Jaymoon85 9y ago
I agree. Nobody is considering the problems an FCC-regulated internet brings to the table. With the exception of the telegram and cinema (those controlled by Western Union and Hollywood), the feds regulate the telephone, radio, and television. The internet is just the latest thing government bureaucrats want control over. > With the fate of a major Internet policy in the balance, Pai's proposal may lend momentum to U.S. lawmakers who have proposed replacing the current FCC rules with congressional legislation. Republican members of Congress have said they are ready to craft a bill that enshrines some of the existing regulations permanently into law. But that effort is expected to stall without support from Democrats, such as Sens. Edward J. Markey (Mass.) and Ron Wyden (Ore.) who argue the FCC can and should regulate ISPs more heavily. [1] In regards to Facebook, Twitter, etc. creating their own modern walled gardens, let them. They'll soon see the demise that others have, 10-20 years ago. [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/04/26/heres-the-fccs-plan-to-undo-its-own-net-neutrality-rules/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/04/26...

Jaymoon85 9y ago

I agree. Nobody is considering the problems an FCC-regulated internet brings to the table. With the exception of the telegram and cinema (those controlled by Western Union and Hollywood), the feds regulate the telephone, radio, and television. The internet is just the latest thing government bureaucrats want control over. > With the fate of a major Internet policy in the balance, Pai's proposal may lend momentum to U.S. lawmakers who have proposed replacing the current FCC rules with congressional legislation. Republican members of Congress have said they are ready to craft a bill that enshrines some of the existing regulations permanently into law. But that effort is expected to stall without support from Democrats, such as Sens. Edward J. Markey (Mass.) and Ron Wyden (Ore.) who argue the FCC can and should regulate ISPs more heavily. [1] In regards to Facebook, Twitter, etc. creating their own modern walled gardens, let them. They'll soon see the demise that others have, 10-20 years ago. [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/04/26/heres-the-fccs-plan-to-undo-its-own-net-neutrality-rules/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/04/26...