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the times were extremely different, and the rules can't hurt
by make3 9y ago
the times were extremely different, and the rules can't hurt
- cwyers 9y agoThe times were three years ago.
- orthecreedence 9y agoThe internet got on fine because there was a somewhat unspoken (but generally followed) rule that ISPs are neutral carriers. In the last 5 years or so, ISPs have started overstepping these bounds to attempt to squeeze profit out of their customers. Net Neutrality is a response to that overstepping. If the ISPs had just continued making ridiculous amounts of profit without upsetting the balance this never would have happened.