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> The internet is a natural monopoly, a very critical one, and just like water / sewer, gas, electric, etc. it must have some regulation to prevent negative ext
by lionhearted 17y ago
> The internet is a natural monopoly, a very critical one, and just like water / sewer, gas, electric, etc. it must have some regulation to prevent negative externalities to society.
I've heard this argument before. Personally, I'm terrified of the internet being run as well as the local electric or gas company.
- foulmouthboy 17y agoWhat's there to be scared of? In the US, utility companies are extremely efficient and capable of servicing a huge number of customers with a near constant uptime.