latest net neutrality video
By Tim.Wondering what all the fuss over Net Neutrality is about, and whether you should get involved? The good people over at SavetheInternet.com have put together a new video that pretty clearly explains their take on the issues and stakes involved.
The first attempt by big corporations to charge tolls for a fast lane on the Internet was roundly defeated due to popular outcry, but now the coalition of organizations and citizens behind Save the Internet are looking to make net neutrality a law. Please visit their website if you’d like to sign the petition and spread the word.
Please promulgate us on the interweb.
February 26th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Done and done - i’ll be sure to spread the word.
February 28th, 2007 at 10:17 am
As someone who has worked in the interactive industry for nearly a decade, I can say without a doubt that abolishing protections that keep the Internet free from corporate interference in the flow of information would be a major step backwards and diminish the United States’ in the global technology market. You don’t have to look to far into this issue before you realize that this is an issue which could fundamentally alter the future of the Internet, and not in a good way.
The growth of YouTube and other broadband-intensive services is opening up vast new markets both in terms of economic expansion and personal expression. To abolish net neutrality would cease to give the consumers control of which services are successful, and place it in the hands of a few telecom companies that may not always have the consumers needs and interest ahead of short-term profits or stifling competition.
My entire career has been predicated on the technologies and trends that the openness of the Internet has fostered. The more control we give to private corporations over which trends and technologies will succeed, the less people like myself will be able to contribute to the market, ultimately stifling progress and possibly putting my economic stability at risk.
July 5th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
Here is a poll that just started:
http://www.apopularitycontest.com/display_poll.php?ID=5588
Are you pro or con Net Neutrality.
July 6th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
I’m pro, but I think the whole issue needs a better name. Like “Pro-Choice” or “Anti-Monopolies.”