| Don't fear the ISP lobbyists; fear the Google lobbyists The ISPs' lobbyists aren't the ones to worry about. Beware the lobbyists from Google: Free Press, New America Foundation, Public Knowledge, Media Access Project. These lobbying groups are hard at work in DC trying to regulate the Internet under the guise of "network neutrality." But what they are asking for isn't "neutral" at all -- the policies all favor Google's corporate agenda. And they'd raise prices and hurt quality of service for all users. |
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| Markets are unable to regulate themselves as long as the people in charge are the puppet masters to our current class of lobbyist.
Network Neutrality is the response to jagoff CEOs. Google, as well as any web operator benefits from it. That's given. |
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said by SuperWISP:The ISPs' lobbyists aren't the ones to worry about. Beware the lobbyists from Google: Free Press, New America Foundation, Public Knowledge, Media Access Project. These lobbying groups are hard at work in DC trying to regulate the Internet under the guise of "network neutrality." But what they are asking for isn't "neutral" at all -- the policies all favor Google's corporate agenda. And they'd raise prices and hurt quality of service for all users. Self-interested much? You should recuse and excuse yourself. I'm sure industry alliance with Phorm and its ilk, traffic prioritization, content control and and BIG Telco's bill by the byte plan will be oh-so-good for the common folk... |
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I am wanting to believe Google is for Net Neutrality:
»hothardware.com/News/Google-Laun···etector/
»digg.com/tech_news/Google_Launch···C=PRCT2#
FTA:
Never one to sit idly by on the sidelines and let things play out on their own, Google has always tried to play an active role in shaping how Internet technology is used and regulated. Net neutrality is one of the concerns that Google has been very vocal about, and now Google is putting tools into the hands of researchers and everyday users to help us determine if ISPs are "blocking or throttling particular applications," such as using traffic shaping and network prioritization practices--just like the ones Cox Communications announced it will be experimenting with starting next month in Kansas and Arkansas. |
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