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The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right (www.eff.org)
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The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right::Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services. It is a principle that must be upheld to protect the open Internet. The idea that ISPs could...

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[–] RanchOnPancakes@lemmy.world 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fine but if you don't hold politicians feet to the fire about codifying it into law it'll just be taken away again the next time Republicans are in power.

[–] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yep, this is little more than an empty gesture used to gain political points.

[–] gusgalarnyk@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I think that's a stretch for something that has a positive impact and is done by a group outside of Congressional gridlock.

We should celebrate the win and push for stronger protections. We should definitely not given into apathy and give up.

[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 34 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Such good news. Fuck Ajit Pai.

[–] hemmes@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

And his fucking Reese's mug

[–] guckfoogle@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago

That man should be in prison! He created regulations that benefits ISPs and then gets a job working at one.

[–] hackitfast@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I hope this isn't a "Net Neutrality, oh and we'll also spy on you for the good of humanity" bill

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Not sure, but there's already a horrible bill that is almost certainly going to pass to "protect" children on the Internet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_Online_Safety_Act

It's why my daughter is now using a VPN before it's necessary to.

[–] p5f20w18k@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

We just got one of those in the UK

[–] raynethackery@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Now if we could just get them to limit media ownership again.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it doesnt go anywhere i will be very concerned and very pissed off

[–] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

I'm more concerned they'll fuck it up.

[–] Laitinlok@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago

Good

[–] YeetPics@mander.xyz -1 points 1 year ago

Boy I remember signing like 500 petitions to stop them from fucking this up a decade ago. I wonder how many of my tax dollars have gone to the FCC since they botched it.