The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right::Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services. It is a principle that must be upheld to protect the open Internet. The idea that ISPs could…

  • @[email protected]
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    682 years ago

    Fine but if you don’t hold politicians feet to the fire about codifying it into law it’ll just be taken away again the next time Republicans are in power.

      • @[email protected]
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        202 years ago

        I think that’s a stretch for something that has a positive impact and is done by a group outside of Congressional gridlock.

        We should celebrate the win and push for stronger protections. We should definitely not given into apathy and give up.

  • @[email protected]
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    402 years ago

    I hope this isn’t a “Net Neutrality, oh and we’ll also spy on you for the good of humanity” bill

      • @[email protected]
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        142 years ago

        KOSA has terrifying implications, and it’s kind of fucked how little we are hearing it be discussed. Which leads me to believe many don’t know about it.

        • @[email protected]
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          82 years ago

          Main stream media is balls. The latest war is a great distraction. The only way I hear about these things is social media and independent YouTube news channels.

  • YeetPics
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    92 years ago

    Boy I remember signing like 500 petitions to stop them from fucking this up a decade ago. I wonder how many of my tax dollars have gone to the FCC since they botched it.