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Originally Posted by TheDoc
It's not confusing... Right now an ISP couldn't just come out and block porn, they can't do it now, and they couldn't do it afterwards.
The difference is, if you open an ISP and say it's for Christians now, you will get into trouble if you regulate. Under the possible laws, as long as you spell out your services and what you limit, you can do whatever the fuck you want.
Understand that - it's no different than what we have no, zero difference.. other than regulations get put in place. Free market is controlling it now and it's working just fine. Your business is in ZERO danger, other than the story you made up in your head.
What the telcos can't do is regulate the pipes to the people. So some regulation at some point, might be needed. But they can and already do regulate them to Companies, and you have way more than 2 selections. We are talking backbones, your entire city has more than 2 coming in. Otherwise, it's personal - and again, nothing needs to be regulated at this time.
So going for net neutrality, means you are okay with the Gov telling Companies what they can and can't do, when those Companies haven't done anything wrong. It means giving the power to the FCC to regulate the people, which is totally stupid. Just because one or two "try" new things - isn't doing anything wrong.
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Like I said, it's not just me who is worried. Besides the slew of top web properties named, we have adult companies like Hustler and Playboy who are adamant about net neutrality. I respect your opinion, but I feel safer siding with those web companies over Comcast.
And I don't have more than 2 selections. I have AT&T for DSL and Comcast for cable. For our office, Comcast is the only option available.
Our country is woefully behind in broadband rankings. We can sit back and continue to let Europe and Asia kick the shit out of us in the broadband world. I personally believe that it would benefit our business greatly if we could catch up to other countries.