The FCC votes on Net Neutrality tomorrow...

[Newell Steamer]

Dur gubnament is gunna take ur shows!

 

[Gunslinger08]

It passed.

 

[Subyman]

I guess everything bad that can happen doesn't always happen OP

 

[dainthomas]

I guess everything bad that can happen doesn't always happen OP

You have to admit that it's an unexpected result. Millions in lobbying bucks usually buys whatever you want.

 

[boomerang]

If Congress doesn't like it they can pass a law to "fix" it though I wouldn't be holding my breath.

Of course they won't. All we have to do is look and see what huge media companies supported it. They wanted it, they got it and all the little pointy heads nodded in agreement. Yours could stand a little sharpening, BTW.

Well, it's done. I'm off to the thread about Obama banning ammunition. It's wonderful to live in a free country.

 

[K1052]

Of course they won't. All we have to do is look and see what huge media companies supported it. They wanted it, they got it and all the little pointy heads nodded in agreement. Yours could stand a little sharpening, BTW.

Well, it's done. I'm off to the thread about Obama banning ammunition. It's wonderful to live in a free country.

If preserving ISP monopolies and duopolies through the force of government while they increasingly soak consumers is your idea of a "free country" I'm really not sure what more can be said to you.

 

[TheSlamma]

Well, it's done. I'm off to the thread about Obama banning ammunition. It's wonderful to live in a free country.

Is entry allowed without a tin foil hat and a tightly clutched bible?

 

[Genx87]

So does being classified as a utility open up our internet connections to be taxed like a utility?

 

[blake0812]

There IS a God after all...

 

[Gunslinger08]

I will withhold judgement until the full details are released. I think the FCC's ultimate goal when it comes to broadband should be to pave the way for increased competition. I'm hopeful that this won't be an overreach.

 

[K1052]

So does being classified as a utility open up our internet connections to be taxed like a utility?

Assuming congress reauthorizes the Internet Tax Freedom law or a permanent replacement (which is in the works), probably not.

 

[Genx87]

Assuming congress reauthorizes the Internet Tax Freedom law or a permanent replacement (which is in the works), probably not.

That is great to hear.

 

[Subyman]

You have to admit that it's an unexpected result. Millions in lobbying bucks usually buys whatever you want.

It is a bit harder to lobby the FCC because they are one step removed from the election process. They are appointed by those elected and the positions aren't typically known to be concrete for decades like an elected official may be.

 

[cliftonite]

Of course they won't. All we have to do is look and see what huge media companies supported it. They wanted it, they got it and all the little pointy heads nodded in agreement. Yours could stand a little sharpening, BTW.

Well, it's done. I'm off to the thread about Obama banning ammunition. It's wonderful to live in a free country.

Isn't Comcast (against this) a media company? Here are some ISPs that seem to support or state that they won't be impacted:

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Cablevision-CEO-Title-II-Neutrality-Wont-Harm-Us-At-All-132766
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Sprint-CTO-Says-Industrys-Fibbing-About-Title-II-Impact-132616

http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/...uld-ease-access-utility-poles-righ/2015-01-02

 

[boomerang]

Is entry allowed without a tin foil hat and a tightly clutched bible?

Neither are required so the answer is yes. All that is needed is the ability to read.

http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?c...EP20150225&seg=EPP0ALL&cnt=11516&ctb=SUBFEAT1

If you can't outlaw the guns you outlaw the ammunition. Nothing in the second amendment about ammunition.

 

[boomerang]

If preserving ISP monopolies and duopolies through the force of government while they increasingly soak consumers is your idea of a "free country" I'm really not sure what more can be said to you.

And if you're good with appointed officials making policy there's not much more that can be said to you.

 

[FerrelGeek]

So does being classified as a utility open up our internet connections to be taxed like a utility?

Taxes, if congress votes on them. We'll see if there aren't new 'fees' added though. The executive branch does that, you know.

 

[Vic]

Neither are required so the answer is yes. All that is needed is the ability to read.

http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?c...EP20150225&seg=EPP0ALL&cnt=11516&ctb=SUBFEAT1

If you can't outlaw the guns you outlaw the ammunition. Nothing in the second amendment about ammunition.

Looks like some tinfoil hats are screwed on a little too tight.

Yaknow, they just opened a Cabelas near me. Very nice store. It reminded me that the Obama administration has been the best thing that's ever happened to the gun industry in the US.

 

[K1052]

And if you're good with appointed officials making policy there's not much more that can be said to you.

Who gave the FCC the legal ability to set policy and can in fact compel them to implement alternative ones?

Hint: It's the same body.

 

[PokerGuy]

I will withhold judgement until the full details are released. I think the FCC's ultimate goal when it comes to broadband should be to pave the way for increased competition. I'm hopeful that this won't be an overreach.

This.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Reading some of these conservative comments on Facebook makes my head want to explode from stupidity.

 

[sandorski]

Industry has been pushing an agenda for years no one in the Public wanted. Government proposes a Law/Regulations that would prevent the agenda of the Industry from occurring. Half the Public suddenly forgets that change was the agenda of Industry.

 

[Paratus]

Any ATOT'rs in Kentucky should probably keep their heads down as I'm sure a certain webbed wall-crawling member with ties to the cable industry maybe letting a few rounds off from his not incosiderable arsenal.




(I kid I kid)

 

[frowertr]

Yeah let's hold judgement until it passes and then find out what's in it...

 

[DucatiMonster696]

In response to this policy affirmation by the FCC you are going to see Comcast and the gang go ahead with enacting or expanding upon data caps on their users accounts in response. When you go over that data cap you are going to get nailed via fees and since there is no real competition in most areas you'll be stuck paying more for less with your internet. Then again this also lays down the groundwork for more government action/intervention with the internet which they don't have to run with today but which will be used in the future because that is how these things play out.