'If you like your Internet Plan, you can keep your Internet Plan'... What are your thoughts on the FCC taking over the World Wide Web?

2015-02-27T09:36:26-05:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2015 9:42 AM

2015-02-27T09:42:02-05:00

All bits are equal, aka Net Neutrality is a good thing. The notion that now the FCC is going to regulate content on the Internet? Ridiculous.

News reports that don't just make up imaginary concerns about the FCC blocking their porn sites can be found here:

http://www.wired.com/2015/02/fcc-votes-yes-net-neutrality/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/01/21/congress-hearings-on-net-neutrality-legislation/22114935/

Net Neutrality: FCC approves new rules of the road for Internet service

The FCC approved robust rules of the road for the Internet on Thursday, a move that supporters believe will prevent conglomerates from consolidating control over the flow of online content, but that critics characterize as a huge regulatory overreach.

Response by CSM Mark Gerecht made Feb 27 at 2015 9:58 AM

2015-02-27T09:58:38-05:00

I have to admit your tag line made me smile. Not sure how I really feel about this as each side paints a different picture. For example- One side it's about the little guy and his/her Internet bill. Otherside say it is about large corporations being able to buy there way to high connectivity while those that can't pay end up with the equalivent to a high speed dial up. I would like to see the bill and read it for myself. Oh that's right we have to pass it before we can read it or know what's in it
I prefer to make my own decisions based on facts. Unfortunately the truth is skewed by which side of the political issue a party stands on and not the facts. That said I usually err on the side of the individual being in the best position to decide for themselves rather than the government knowing what is best for me.
Think I will look up the bill and read it for myself rather than letting a pundit or politician give me their slat.