FCC approves plan to allow paid priority on the Internet
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[QUOTE]The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted in favor of advancing a proposal that could dramatically reshape the way consumers experience the Internet, opening the possibility of Internet service providers charging Web sites for higher-quality delivery of their content to American consumers.
The plan, approved in a three-to-two vote along party lines, could unleash a new economy on the Web where an Internet service provider such as Verizon would charge a Web site such as Netflix for the guarantee of flawless video streaming.
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The proposal is not a final rule, but the three-to-two vote on Thursday is a significant step forward on a controversial idea that has invited fierce opposition from consumer advocates, Silicon Valley heavyweights, and Democratic lawmakers.
Even one of the Democratic commissioners who voted yes on Thursday expressed some misgivings about how the proposal had been handled.
"I would have done this differently. I would have taken the time to consider the future," said Democratic Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, who said the proposal can't allow for clear fast lanes for the most privileged companies. She said she supported a proposal allowing the agency to consider questions on how it could prevent certain Web sites from being blocked, in addition to figuring out the overall oversight of broadband Internet providers.
"I believe the process that got us to rulemaking today was flawed," she said. "I would have preferred a delay."[/QUOTE]
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Not good. This is very very bad.
As if ISP's didn't already overcharge...
Is there really anything to say? You're fucked. Enjoy even more throttling and lament the fact that yet again you have horrible completely corrupt people deciding everything. But hey, a bunch of guys on the FCC are getting to have their holidays early this year and that's what really matters, right?
go fuck yourselves, fucking pricks.
Wow. It is absolutely incredible how something idiotic like this can pass.
People better get mad. This is not fair
And what the hell happened with that petition? Didn't it reach the minimum goal?
(I know its still a petition, but really we're their constituents, so atleast some thought has to be put it)
RIP Free and open internet
Looks like it's time to turn to meshnets.
[quote=The article]Even one of the Democratic commissioners who voted yes on Thursday expressed some misgivings about how the proposal had been handled.
"I would have done this differently. I would have taken the time to consider the future," said Democratic Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, who said the proposal can't allow for clear fast lanes for the most privileged companies. She said she supported a proposal allowing the agency to consider questions on how it could prevent certain Web sites from being blocked, in addition to figuring out the overall oversight of broadband Internet providers.
"I believe the process that got us to rulemaking today was flawed," she said. "I would have preferred a delay."[/quote]
Why didn't you vote "no" and let them come up with a new proposal? If you don't agree with the proposal and think it needs to be changed, [i]don't fucking vote in its favor[/i].
Sometimes I wonder how long it is going to be before net neutrality becomes something we read about in history books and we have corporations controlling the Internet.
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Obviously the best thing to do here is to not use the websites that are in cahoots with the ISPs to get more money out of people.
it's like they don't understand why the internet is popular in the first place.
oh wait it's exactly that.
[QUOTE=Reds;44816375]When was the last time the American government answered to the people who voted them in? Nearly every single area is horrifically corrupt.[/QUOTE]
Okay that's a bit sweeping
[QUOTE] where an Internet service provider such as Verizon would charge a Web site such as Netflix for the guarantee of flawless video streaming.[/QUOTE]
and then when you payed it'll still be terribly slow.
Corrupt shits.
[QUOTE=Zambies!;44816401]Okay that's a bit sweeping[/QUOTE]
Yeah. You'll excuse me for being a bit annoyed and frustrated though.
The question is, does this affect anything/any ISPs outside of the US?
[QUOTE=Reds;44816415]Yeah. You'll excuse me for being a bit annoyed and frustrated though.
The question is, does this affect anything/any ISPs outside of the US?[/QUOTE]
Almost certainly, but the effects won't be as direct as they will be in the 'States.
[QUOTE=Reds;44816415]Yeah. You'll excuse me for being a bit annoyed and frustrated though.
The question is, does this affect anything/any ISPs outside of the US?[/QUOTE]
I'm pretty sure the FCC can go fuck itself when it comes to Europe.
Also, I think people are kind of misreading this. You're not the one paying extra for 'flawless streaming access', it's the websites/organisations themselves. Not that it makes it any less scummy.
[QUOTE=Reds;44816415]Yeah. You'll excuse me for being a bit annoyed and frustrated though.
The question is, does this affect anything/any ISPs outside of the US?[/QUOTE]
barring a possible cascade effect, probably not
[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;44816445]
Also, I think people are kind of misreading this. You're not the one paying extra for 'flawless streaming access', it's the websites/organisations themselves. Not that it makes it any less scummy.[/QUOTE]
It still directly affects people when the base speeds are throttled to force websites to buy the premium package just to raise things to normal levels. And with the track record of American ISPs it'd probably still be subpar.
[QUOTE=RenegadeCop;44816409]Soon you'll have to buy the social network package, the video sharing package, the search engine package, the "give me a better download rate than dial-up" package, etc.
In addition to the base fee of course.[/QUOTE]
Something like this?
[t]http://www.howardforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=108222&d=1398780194&stc=1[/t]
[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;44816445]I'm pretty sure the FCC can go fuck itself when it comes to Europe.
Also, I think people are kind of misreading this. You're not the one paying extra for 'flawless streaming access', it's the websites/organisations themselves. Not that it makes it any less scummy.[/QUOTE]
Yeah then the website can charge the consumer more.
[Quote]The next phase will be four months of public comments, after which the commissioners will vote again on redrafted rules that are meant to take into account public opinion.[/quote]
Where can I get in on this. I don't care if I'm not american, this is just bullshit in its purest form.
I'm just saying, I still wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of uprising over this.
Panem et circenses, and all that.
why can't you just pay for a steady connection and that's it?
why do everyone have to be greedy as fuck??
An uprising? Perfect time to take back the colonies
Why is the FCC a thing?
Why do we let the FCC continue to be a thing?
[QUOTE=RenegadeCop;44816561]Yes except you have to talk to a sales representative from India who can't understand you and order each package in separate orders[/QUOTE]
Heck, you're lucky they even come with the [b]4 hour[/b] time frame, even more so if everything works the first time around.
[QUOTE=Limed00d;44816532]why can't you just pay for a steady connection and that's it?
why do everyone have to be greedy as fuck??[/QUOTE]
A horrific mutation of capitalism that took the worst parts to the extreme. This is the "companies exist to make money" philosophy you see so many brainless mongoloids parroting on forums. The belief that a bigger bottom line is worth the expense of absolutely anything else because profit comes first.
This is what we've bred.
I blame Reagan.
How does this benefit the American public in any way shape or form?
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[QUOTE=VinLAURiA;44816638]A horrific mutation of capitalism that took the worst parts to the extreme. This is the "companies exist to make money" philosophy you see so many brainless mongoloids parroting on forums. The belief that a bigger bottom line is worth the expense of absolutely anything else because profit comes first.
This is what we've bred.
I blame Reagan.[/QUOTE]
It's enough to get Ayn Rand wet.
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