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Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

MRT — Tue, 30 May 2006 23:47:19 -0000

I have read that post and it does a good job of mapping out what the real issue is. The most important thing I see is that any legislation will either be too little to affect anything or it will be so vague that the government would then have the "keys" to get in and regulate the internet on every little issue that comes up. I agree with the aforementioned post that any net neutrality legislation that comes along will hurt the internet more than helping it because of this.

Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

stevens33 — Tue, 30 May 2006 20:14:59 -0000

I've read the other article and found it to be pretty good. Like Tedwin said, it's good to see people being reasonable about this, at least here. I hope that sentiment prevails in Congress.

Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

Tedwin — Mon, 29 May 2006 19:36:39 -0000

"but possibly the imposition of responsibility for the content that flows across the pipes"...That alone should scare these guys into playing fair. Because we all know that nothing gets Americans to take the streets like a little unexpected pornography. No company that wants to stay in business will block content...none has so far, so no need to confront a problem that isn't there. I'm glad to see that cooler heads are prevailing, at least on this site.

Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

Katie — Mon, 29 May 2006 15:36:34 -0000

I agree, "If it aint broke, why fix it?".. To put internet regulations in the hands of congress would be a nightmare. Not only would it slow down innovention but it would only cause further contraversy. There will be no end to the regulations if this gets started.

Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

SoCal619 — Sat, 27 May 2006 11:51:34 -0000

I read this post a while a back and it's terrific. The allies NN has aligned are a very strange group (don't forget Alyssa Milano--the strangest of all!), but ultimately this isn't an issue for Congress or has-been celebrities--it IS one for the consumer. Very simply, the government should not get involved in anything remotely close to "regulating" the internet because there's absolutely no need...like the old addage goes "If it ain't broke, why fix it"?

Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

Net Chick — Fri, 26 May 2006 20:28:48 -0000

And MoveOn.org is funded by Google - talk about being a puppet. The internet does not need regulated right now. Tech companies are no coming out against it - that should tell congress something if they will only listen.

Re: Neutrality Regulation In the Abstract

Luv2Box — Thu, 25 May 2006 20:59:41 -0000

Thanks for recommending the post - very good piece indeed! It is good that people are waking up and discussing net neutrality. My only concern is that it is being pushed by groups that really have no expertise in the Internet - MoveOn.org? Moby and REM? It would be nice to see some real solutions offered from the industry instead of just sides being taken.