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While I think this is a terrible idea, there's not that much to worry about for us as ordinary internet users. There's not going to be a slow & fast lane, at l
by theprop 9y ago
While I think this is a terrible idea, there's not that much to worry about for us as ordinary internet users. There's not going to be a slow & fast lane, at least not anytime soon. ISPs want net neutrality banned so they can "extort" money from Google, Facebook, YouTube, Netflix (to some extent in place), Amazon, etc. They're going to artificially slow those big, rich sites down unless they pay up. Netflix already is paying Verizon fees to avoid being throttled (btw the throttling was easily demonstrated by using a VPN to mask the Netflix traffic, speeds went way up). This is analogous to the AdBlock extortion racket where they charge Google to allow Google's ads through AdBlock.
- jackmott 9y ago>there's not that much to worry about for us as ordinary internet users. >"extort" money from Google, Facebook, YouTube, Netflix That's going to degrade my experience or raise my bills at those sites, and make it impossible to make informed decisions when picking an ISP, as I won't know the true costs involved.
- YCode 9y ago> picking an ISP If you're even lucky enough to have a choice.
- thesuitonym 9y agoWhat I've noticed in most cities is that picking your ISP is a choice between the crappy but affordable cable connection, and the ultra-expensive but reliable fiber connection.
- tobltobs 9y ago> there's not that much to worry about for us as ordinary internet users But rising costs and reinforcing monopolies do worry me.
- jefurii 9y agoWhat about nonprofit web sites that can't afford to pay the extortion fees?
- falcolas 9y agoThose extortion payments will have to come from somewhere - ultimately it will probably be your pocketbook.