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The question is why YouTube and Twitter shouldn't be treated as common carriers. Is it because they're one-to-many instead of one-to-one?
by ng12 7y ago
The question is why YouTube and Twitter shouldn't be treated as common carriers. Is it because they're one-to-many instead of one-to-one?
- FireBeyond 7y agoBecause among other reasons, common carriers were given certain responsibilities to do so, among the privileges and rights they were given (legislated rights of way, exclusive access to airwaves etc.) that were deemed in the public good. There are no such limitations on YouTube, Twitter, nor are there restrictions on competition.
- blaser-waffle 7y agoI need Verizon (or another carrier) to get onto the internet. I don't need Youtube to make use of the internet. If my ISP is down I can't watch TV or check my emails. If Youtube is down for an hour I can still shitpost on HN until it's back up.