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Wait a minute, the opposite of net neutrality is called "net freedom"? This is sick (the lack of net neutrality is more likely to reduce freedoms than to promo
by loup-vaillant 9y ago
Wait a minute, the opposite of net neutrality is called "net freedom"?
This is sick (the lack of net neutrality is more likely to reduce freedoms than to promote them). If you remotely support net neutrality, please never use that term again. This is self defeating.
- Angostura 9y agoThe freedom in this case is for the ISPs.
- sambe 9y agoI'm pro-net neutrality and I'm against dishonest marketing, but I think overall it's important to take the higher ground and remain intellectually honest. Doing otherwise results in a mud-slinging contest. Existing regulations are a restriction on the freedom of service providers. That is undeniable. There many cases where we restrict freedoms for the greater good, but I don't like to pretend we are not doing so in those cases. I'd also add that freedom is not the right to demand other people give you something you want. I wouldn't say that I've lost my freedoms if there are no good ISPs left after the regulatory change. Everyone involved can still either choose an existing provider or set up their own. We have monopoly/anti-trust laws when that ceases to be the case. Of course, this may not be the efficient path to a world that a huge majority of people want - which is why I slightly side with net neutrality.
- marcosdumay 9y ago> Existing regulations are a restriction on the freedom of service providers. Then go ahead and call it "corporate freedom". The network isn't getting any more free without neutrality.
- em3rgent0rdr 9y agoAn ISP doesn't necessarily have to be a corporate entity. It could be a municipality (e.g. city of Chattanooga) or hypothetically owned by residents directly.
- loup-vaillant 9y ago> An ISP doesn't necessarily have to be a corporate entity. In practice, they are. There are exception, but they remain exceptions.
- marcosdumay 9y agoIs any of those interested on the end of neutrality?
- loup-vaillant 9y ago> Everyone involved can still either choose an existing provider or set up their own. As in, for real, in practice? I seriously doubt it, the hurdles are huge, and most deals favours gigantic corporations (bulk often being cheaper than detail). Try to get a peering agreement with some big provider. Most wouldn't even talk to you if you're not big enough.
- zwily 9y agoSounds like pro-life/pro-choice. Both sound so good!
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- mrgordon 9y agopro-life-till-theyre-born-and-then-take-away-their-rights-and-send-them-to-war-for-oil
- mrgordon 9y agoMore like net favoritism
- mrgordon 9y agoNot sure about the downvotes but whatever floats your boat