SAVE THE INTERNET!!!

[icey heat]

I thought you might be interested in the campaign to save Internet freedom at www.savetheinternet.com.

Congress is pushing through a law that would permit large telephone and cable companies, like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast, to control what you do, where you go and what you watch online.

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The problem is that if we allow the telecommunications companies to decide which data is more important and should be moved faster, they're going to pick the data that they are getting PAID the most for. Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist.org explains where this will lead in this article on CNN.com:

Let's say you call Joe's Pizza and the first thing you hear is a message saying you'll be connected in a minute or two, but if you want, you can be connected to Pizza Hut right away. That's not fair, right? You called Joe's and want some Joe's pizza. Well, that's how some telecommunications executives want the Internet to operate, with some Web sites easier to access than others. For them, this would be a money-making regime.

This issue and fight revolves around the concept of Net Neutrality. The concept is that everyone and every type of data gets equal access to the data pipes that make up the internet. As Craig Newmark says, "When the Internet is neutral, everyone can use it, just like everyone can use public roads or airwaves. All businesses on the Internet get an equal shot at success."

The lobbyists for the telecommunication companies say that they'll only charge extra for "premium routing". Billy-Bob Smith, the CTO for BellSouth in
Altanta told told the Washington Post he should be able to charge Yahoo extra so that it's search engine would load faster than Google's. In his own
words, "If I go to the airport, I can buy a coach standby ticket or a first-class ticket," Smith said. "In the shipping business, I can get two-day air or six-day ground."

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I know that sooner or later it will trickle down to the avg. american consumer. We will be paying out of out ***es for the internet soon. So do your part and keep the net free!!! well not free, the way it is now.
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[craftsy21]

net neutrality is bigger than just having to pay more... it's a huge issue and we should definitely have this stickied. good post.

 

[hnydlr]

The Internet is the main reason why many companies out there are Huge right now.

Who ever gets the control of the internet will be one of the most powerful company or person in history.
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[icey heat]

take action now and email your local senator and representatives!!!
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[dajoka004]

This should not fall off the front page. It's a shame that some people want to take down the sole reason why many companies are where they are today. Just think of eBay people.

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[craftsy21]

sticky this already dirty...

 

[icey heat]

somebody sticky this...at least for a week. We need to get the message out and do something asap before its too late. All people have to do is spend 2 mins of their time and go to savetheinternet.com and fill out that email...most of it is done just fill out your name and email address and click send.
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[pdouly33]

Nice to see Congress tackling unimportant issues. Just what we need...more regulation from businesses on what consumers can or can't do with their services so that the businesses can make more money...

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[tkthegirl]

gotta sign petition asap.
Our freedom is just...disappearing
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[roca z4]

Oh hell no.

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[ninjahood]

@#%$.......

NOT cool.....

someone start a blog
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[papooseisgod]

this @#%$ is not cool

 

[jay tha answer]

www.savetheinternet.com/=threat
How does this threat to Internet freedom affect you?


Google usersAnother search engine could pay dominant Internet providers like AT&T to guarantee the competing search engine opens faster than Google on your computer.

Innovators with the "next big idea"Startups and entrepreneurs will be muscled out of the marketplace by big corporations that pay Internet providers for dominant placing on the Web. The little guy will be left in the "slow lane" with inferior Internet service, unable to compete.

Ipod listenersA company like Comcast could slow access to iTunes, steering you to a higher-priced music service that it owned.

Political groupsPolitical organizing could be slowed by a handful of dominant Internet providers who ask advocacy groups to pay "protection money" for their websites and online features to work correctly.

NonprofitsA charity's website could open at snail-speed, and online contributions could grind to a halt, if nonprofits can't pay dominant Internet providers for access to "the fast lane" of Internet service.

Online purchasersCompanies could pay Internet providers to guarantee their online sales process faster than competitors with lower pricesdistorting your choice as a consumer.

Small businesses and tele-commutersWhen Internet companies like AT&T favor their own services, you won't be able to choose more affordable providers for online video, teleconferencing, Internet phone calls, and software that connects your home computer to your office.

Parents and retireesYour choices as a consumer could be controlled by your Internet provider, steering you to their preferred services for online banking, health care information, sending photos, planning vacations, etc.

BloggersCosts will skyrocket to post and share video and audio clipssilencing citizen journalists and putting more power in the hands of a few corporate-owned media outlets.


WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT!!! NO WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE IT!! WE'RE NO GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!!!

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[icey heat]

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The Internet was FOUNDED on the idea of equal access. It has thrived and pushed our economy on this principle. Do not think this is just some greedy grab of the Telecom Industry that won't get anywhere! It is hard to believe, but . The Senate is now debating a similar law (The Consumer's Choice and Broadband Deployment Act).

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[whirlaway]

damn, what a downer

good lord if comcast gets more power, they already charging me an arm and a leg. Im already going through some problems with them right now. this aint good news.

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The lobbyists for the telecommunication companies say that they'll only charge extra for "premium routing". Billy-Bob Smith, the CTO for BellSouth in
Altanta told told the Washington Post he should be able to charge Yahoo extra so that it's search engine would load faster than Google's. In his own
words, "If I go to the airport, I can buy a coach standby ticket or a first-class ticket," Smith said. "In the shipping business, I can get two-day air or six-day ground."

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[tkthegirl]

dude name is Billy Bob for real though?
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[mattdaincredible]

what type of @#%$ is this

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@#%$ this
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[snackworm]

I think this is a huge issue. I would like to share a link that I came across in my daily reading. It may help clear up the picture a little. The thing that really scares me is someone or something gaining control over the backbone providers. Anyway, enjoy Who Owns The Internet ?

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[tz12789]

Wow, they're taking away our freedom....

 

[tz12789]

Wow, they're taking away our freedom....

 

[tz12789]

Wow, they're taking away our freedom....

 

[tz12789]

Wow, they're taking away our freedom....