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Is anyone here opposed to net neutrality? Haven't heard a good argument for this action yet.

• sounds 12y ago
  I think there is a semantic problem with just throwing out the words "net neutrality," because I see two different sides pulling in two different directions. I think no one is opposed to ISPs operating in their customer's best interest, specifically delivering internet at advertised speed. I think there's a real need for more ISP competition and less collusion/vertical integration (NBC-Universal-Comcast-Time Warner). If the ISPs start shoving non-paying sites into a slow lane a class action lawsuit makes sense, not congressional oversight – because congressional oversight generally makes things worse. If the FCC classifies ISPs as Title II common carriers, that lawsuit might have legs. Also, Comcast is threatening to divest themselves of the ISP business and just be a media company (if ISPs become Title II) – sounds good to me, that way the ISP can compete just on its merits and not on how much money it brings NBC-Universal. I'd like to avoid getting congress involved, that's all.
  • msprague 12y ago
    People want a fair playing field, but is title II the best way to achieve that? Does anyone know of a more effective solution?
  • sliverstorm 12y ago
    Comcast is threatening to divest themselves of the ISP business and just be a media company No kidding? I hadn't heard about that. I wonder if that means they'll be selling off the pipes cheap...