We already pay to use the internet, but without internet neutrality we could end up paying each time we try to google something, view you tube, enjoy facebook, or a blog. This nasty plan is being drummed up by large companies like AT&T and Verizon so that they can shut out all the smaller entities and siphon millions of dollars off of us. Their plan is to charge those who want to provide any type of information to the web. If the entity does not pay up then the large companies will cut them away from access by you and me.
The large phone companies have tons of professionals and lobbyists working for them and promoting their cause to Congress. At the other end of this activity is a huge grassroots group on the web called savetheinternet.com and they are organized and fighting for freedom and equality regarding the web. This is a touchy situation because Congress seems vulnerable to the wiles of the greedy and manipulative corporations.
Question: Are you concerned enough about this issue to check out the site savetheinternet.com?
Currently, I am not concerned about this issue, if it becomes a stronger argument, then I would visit the website.
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I am not concerned as of now, but I think the site is really good if you feel like you need more information on the topic. It gives good articles and quotes from people on the front lines fighting or neutrality.
ReplyDeleteI am not concerned to use the website right now, however if the talk about paying to use the internet each time I visit a site becomes bigger, I may want to look more into the issue.
ReplyDeleteI am a little concerned right now and I hope that the legislature does not get passed. I don't see that I can do anything to prevent it from happening. I just hope it doesn't.
ReplyDeleteThe more I learn, the more concerned I become. I will definitely do my best to stay informed and possibly visit that website. We could even do a project as a class and draft a letter to send to our governor or other representatives.
ReplyDeleteI think the internet is wonderful and I'm totally for it but for some reason I don't care enough to work on keeping it available. I have more important things to do. Some people have a lot invested in it though and I'm sure they will take care of what needs to be done...or at least I will hope. If someone wanted me to sign a petition or something sure but you know...I'm in the real world. I did look at the site..so I care enough i guess.
ReplyDeleteI am slightly concerned about this issue. I will not be visiting the website until it becomes more apparent that this will be the way internet usage will be going. The internet is one of the best uses of technology and the wealth of information both valuable and invaluable should be free.
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ReplyDeleteI don't think the government would allow such a thing and if there was serious talk about it I would go to the website and check it out.
I dont seem to have as much faith as everyone else does that this wont happen however i dont think im educated enough or can create an impact just yet. I checked the site out, hope the money is going where they say it is. I dont know if people realize how terrible of a day it will be when the internet is monopolized by "the man" or "the woman", to be politically correct.
ReplyDeleteI like being able to see news and ideas from people around the globe and net neutrality seems like it would help ensure that continues. I have no faith that what is right will naturally beat out what is profitable.
ReplyDeleteAlso, phone companies have charged me $5 a month for having weak credit and generally make me feel like every interaction with them is a battle to hold on to my money. Cable TV gives me no confidence in Cable companies. On the other hand, those who support net neutrality give me useful software for free or are nonprofits (Facebook, Google, Common Cause).
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Right now, I would have to say I'm not that concerned about this issue. It seems unrealistic that this kind of thing would pass in Congress, but if it becomes a larger issue and it seems that it may pass then yes I would definitely become an advocate for savetheinternet.com
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna check it out when I have some time.
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