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Do you think the internet needs an intervention? (closed for commenting)

SnowPink — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:49:04 GMT

Do you think the fed. government needs to intervene in the internet in the name of "fairness"? Why or why not?

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:51:11 GMT

Absolutely not! The government should have no role whatsoever in regulating speech and expression. Period.

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Bird mama — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:10:08 GMT

I may not be understanding the question, but if this is related to the FCC getting after ISPs to make sure consumers are getting the speeds they pay for, then yeah.

I'm tired of paying for substandard ISP performance.

If this question is not related to what I just wrote, well then, excuse me for rambling.

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SnowPink — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:13:06 GMT

On 2/21/2015 Goldengate8361 said: Absolutely not! The government should have no role whatsoever in regulating speech and expression. Period.

Agreed. Pretty simple to me.

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traveler — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:18:51 GMT

If this is a thinly disguised swipe at net neutrality then I say yes. Much like the interstates which are open to anyone from a Corolla to a Mercedes, the internet should be available to anyone.

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SnowPink — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:20:27 GMT

On 2/21/2015 traveler said:
If this is a thinly disguised swipe at net neutrality then I say yes. Much like the interstates which are open to anyone from a Corolla to a Mercedes, the internet should be available to anyone.

Who can't use the internet?

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RainCityGirl — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:21:56 GMT

Yes, the government needs to guarantee net neutrality and ensure that favoritism isn't given to some of the high rollers in business at the expense of the common user.

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SnowPink — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:22:46 GMT

On 2/21/2015 RainCityGirl said:
Yes, the government needs to guarantee net neutrality and ensure that favoritism isn't given to some of the high rollers in business at the expense of the common user.

Can you give me an example?

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Marp2 — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:23:49 GMT

If this is about net neutrality then no, I just adore being held hostage by big business, having everything from searches, posts, articles, VOIP calls, and anything done digitally captured and analyzed to provide data to third party marketers and aggregators.

After all, if I go to one of those marketing sites my access speed to those sites will increase over access speed to a competitors site. What's not to like.

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jessa — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:31:18 GMT

On 2/21/2015 Marp2 said:
If this is about net neutrality then no, I just adore being held hostage by big business, having everything from searches, posts, articles, VOIP calls, and anything done digitally captured and analyzed to provide data to third party marketers and aggregators.

After all, if I go to one of those marketing sites my access speed to those sites will increase over access speed to a competitors site. What's not to like.

You're being sarcastic......right?

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esmeraldagooch — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:33:12 GMT

It's about taxes and control. Some have said non approved journalists should not be on the internet. Once they control it they control your voice.

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esmeraldagooch — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:36:53 GMT

On 2/21/2015 RainCityGirl said:
Yes, the government needs to guarantee net neutrality and ensure that favoritism isn't given to some of the high rollers in business at the expense of the common user.

I think you better look up what this really means, Neutrality has nothing to do with it.

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Marp2 — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:37:22 GMT

On 2/21/2015 jessa said:
On 2/21/2015 Marp2 said:
If this is about net neutrality then no, I just adore being held hostage by big business, having everything from searches, posts, articles, VOIP calls, and anything done digitally captured and analyzed to provide data to third party marketers and aggregators.

After all, if I go to one of those marketing sites my access speed to those sites will increase over access speed to a competitors site. What's not to like.

You're being sarcastic......right?

100%

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jessa — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:43:34 GMT

On 2/21/2015 Marp2 said:
On 2/21/2015 jessa said:
On 2/21/2015 Marp2 said:
If this is about net neutrality then no, I just adore being held hostage by big business, having everything from searches, posts, articles, VOIP calls, and anything done digitally captured and analyzed to provide data to third party marketers and aggregators.

After all, if I go to one of those marketing sites my access speed to those sites will increase over access speed to a competitors site. What's not to like.

You're being sarcastic......right?

100%

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jessa — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:45:30 GMT

On 2/21/2015 esmeraldagooch said:
On 2/21/2015 RainCityGirl said:
Yes, the government needs to guarantee net neutrality and ensure that favoritism isn't given to some of the high rollers in business at the expense of the common user.

I think you better look up what this really means, Neutrality has nothing to do with it.

WADR Esmerelda you're the one who needs to "look it up".

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RainCityGirl — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:51:52 GMT

On 2/21/2015 jessa said:
On 2/21/2015 esmeraldagooch said:
On 2/21/2015 RainCityGirl said:
Yes, the government needs to guarantee net neutrality and ensure that favoritism isn't given to some of the high rollers in business at the expense of the common user.

I think you better look up what this really means, Neutrality has nothing to do with it.

WADR Esmerelda you're the one who needs to "look it up".

Exactly. I answered her, but my post and several others of mine were deleted. Imagine that!

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RainCityGirl — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:52:35 GMT

On 2/21/2015 Marp2 said:
If this is about net neutrality then no, I just adore being held hostage by big business, having everything from searches, posts, articles, VOIP calls, and anything done digitally captured and analyzed to provide data to third party marketers and aggregators.

After all, if I go to one of those marketing sites my access speed to those sites will increase over access speed to a competitors site. What's not to like.

Thanks. Mine are being deleted. Thank goodness yours is still here. I cited it in some of my deleted posts.

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jessa — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 23:01:22 GMT

Read about it......

http://www.theopeninter.net/

Network neutrality is the idea that your cellular, cable, or phone internet connection should treat all websites and services the same.

Big companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast want to treat them differently so they can charge you more depending on what you use.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently debating legislation to define limits for internet service providers (ISPs).

The hope is that they will keep the internet open and prevent companies from discriminating against different kinds of websites and services.....(DETAILS at the link)

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NoelSeven — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 23:02:36 GMT

On 2/21/2015 esmeraldagooch said:
On 2/21/2015 RainCityGirl said:
Yes, the government needs to guarantee net neutrality and ensure that favoritism isn't given to some of the high rollers in business at the expense of the common user.

I think you better look up what this really means, Neutrality has nothing to do with it.

It most certainly does. Please do some research on the issue.

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esmeraldagooch — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 23:09:13 GMT

We have to pass the bill for you to know what's in the bill away from the fog of the controversy.

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