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> big companies like google or facebook (which, according to the website, do not support net neutrality [why would they, right?]) It doesn't quite say that. It

by noibl 9y ago

> big companies like google or facebook (which, according to the website, do not support net neutrality [why would they, right?]) It doesn't quite say that. It says[1] that they didn't sign up to the event on the 12th. However, news outlets are reporting otherwise.[2][3] The Internet Association, which they founded, launched its petition site[4] on Monday. Microsoft is now also a member. Apple, for whatever reason, is not. Google also has its own 'Take Action' page[5] but I'm not sure how old it is. Mark Zuckerberg has publicly stated support for net neutrality.[6] But both companies have been criticized[7][8] in the past for using a self-serving interpretation of the term. And, as the recent EU ruling against Google reminds us, telcos are not the only internet gatekeepers we need to worry about.[9] [1] https://www.battleforthenet.com/july12/#participants https://www.battleforthenet.com/july12/#participants [2] https://www.recode.net/2017/7/8/15938164/net-neutrality-day-of-action-amazon-google-twitter-okcupid-pornhub-facebook https://www.recode.net/2017/7/8/15938164/net-neutrality-day-... [3] http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/12/google-amazon-protest-against-fcc-reverse-net-neutrality.html http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/12/google-amazon-protest-against... [4] http://iadayofaction.org http://iadayofaction.org [5] https://www.google.com/takeaction/action/freeandopen/index.html https://www.google.com/takeaction/action/freeandopen/index.h... [6] https://www.facebook.com/zuck/posts/10102033678947881 https://www.facebook.com/zuck/posts/10102033678947881 [7] https://www.facebook.com/notes/access-now/open-letter-to-mark-zuckerberg-regarding-internetorg-net-neutrality-privacy-and-/935857379791271/ https://www.facebook.com/notes/access-now/open-letter-to-mar... [8] https://scroll.in/article/717663/double-standards-facebook-and-google-are-happy-to-support-net-neutrality-in-us-but-violate-it-in-india https://scroll.in/article/717663/double-standards-facebook-a... [9] https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/eu-google-antitrust-cases-vs-googles-net-neutrality-leadership https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/eu-google-antitr... (this article was written a year ago by someone who gets funding from various telcos and Microsoft: http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Scott_Cleland http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Scott_Cleland )

drucik 9y ago
KK, thx for clarification. I'll allow myself to not edit the original post, but I promise I'll stop bashing Facebook and Google in my head.
Shank 9y ago
As a tidbit about Google: Take Action actually emailed me today about it. I opted in a long time ago, but they definitely sent out a very pro NN email. An excerpt from that email: > Today, Google is joining other Internet companies, innovative startups, and millions of internet users around the country to defend these common-sense protections that keep the internet free and open. > Net neutrality ensures that both new and established services, whether offered by an established internet company like Google, a broadband provider, or a small start-up, have the same ability to reach users on an equal playing field.

by noibl 9y ago

drucik 9y ago

KK, thx for clarification. I'll allow myself to not edit the original post, but I promise I'll stop bashing Facebook and Google in my head.

Shank 9y ago

As a tidbit about Google: Take Action actually emailed me today about it. I opted in a long time ago, but they definitely sent out a very pro NN email. An excerpt from that email: > Today, Google is joining other Internet companies, innovative startups, and millions of internet users around the country to defend these common-sense protections that keep the internet free and open. > Net neutrality ensures that both new and established services, whether offered by an established internet company like Google, a broadband provider, or a small start-up, have the same ability to reach users on an equal playing field.