Law Upcoming vote on Net Neutrality laws - How many times do we need to strike this shit down?

FCC plans to vote to overturn U.S. net neutrality rules in December

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the Federal Communications Commission is set to unveil plans next week for a final vote to reverse a landmark 2015 net neutrality order barring the blocking or slowing of web content, two people briefed on the plans said.

In May, the FCC voted 2-1 to advance Republican FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to withdraw the former Obama administration’s order reclassifying internet service providers as if they were utilities. Pai now plans to hold a final vote on the proposal at the FCC’s Dec. 14 meeting, the people said, and roll out details of the plans next week.

Pai asked in May for public comment on whether the FCC has authority or should keep any regulations limiting internet providers’ ability to block, throttle or offer “fast lanes” to some websites, known as “paid prioritization.” Several industry officials told Reuters they expect Pai to drop those specific legal requirements but retain some transparency requirements under the order.

An FCC spokesman declined to comment.

Internet providers including AT&T Inc, Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications Inc say ending the rules could spark billions in additional broadband investment and eliminate the possibility a future administration could regulate internet pricing.

Critics say the move could harm consumers, small businesses and access to the internet.

In July, a group representing major technology firms including Alphabet Inc and Facebook Inc urged Pai to drop plans to rescind the rules.

Advocacy group Free Press said Wednesday “we’ll learn the gory details in the next few days, but we know that Pai intends to dismantle the basic protections that have fueled the internet’s growth.”

Pai, who argues the Obama order was unnecessary and harms jobs and investment, has not committed to retaining any rules, but said he favors an “open internet.” The proposal to reverse the Obama rules reclassifying internet service has drawn more than 22 million comments.

Pai is mounting an aggressive deregulatory agenda since being named by President Donald Trump to head the FCC.

On Thursday the FCC will vote on Pai’s proposal to eliminate the 42-year-old ban on cross-ownership of a newspaper and TV station in a major market. The proposal would make it easier for media companies to buy additional TV stations in the same market.

Pai is also expected to call for an initial vote in December to rescind rules that say one company may not own stations serving more than 39 percent of U.S. television households, two people briefed on the matter said.

Oh, and Comcast is already lobbying.

I'm so sick of this shit, seriously. The FCC is whoring out for Comcast and AT&T instead of ensuring that American citizens have equal access to the internet.

 

[Shokew]

I’ve heard a lot of people mention this going to court. But I’m not entirely sure if thats true or not. In the meantime all the news about this is super depressing.

That's what to expect when this sums up how the average citizen aware of this shit feels about everything...

 

[NotoriousD]

https://gizmodo.com/what-actually-happens-the-day-net-neutrality-is-repeale-1820813374

I know I've posted this elsewhere, too - but I think it needs to be read, or at least the comments do, anyway.

Spoiler: Regardless relay this shite to everyone you know

Ajit Pai - Ajit.Pai@fcc.gov
Mignon Clyburn - Mignon.Clyburn@fcc.gov (confirmed 'no' vote)
Michael O'Rielly - Mike.ORielly@fcc.gov
Brendan Carr - Brendan.Carr@fcc.gov
Jessica Rosenworcel - Jessica.Rosenworcel@fcc.gov (confirmed 'no' vote)

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Thanks. That actually did a lot to alleviate some of my distress on this.

Especially if what you're doing steals free porn from everyone except your greedy boar(-fucking) ass.

If it boils down to one of the biggest factors being slowing down free porn on the internet, the backlash will put incidents like Gamergate to shame. All I can envision is that episode of the Simpsons with Krusty yelling, torch in hand, "I can't read porn by candlelight!".

 

[Shokew]

Thanks. That actually did a lot to alleviate some of my distress on this.

If it boils down to one of the biggest factors being slowing down free porn on the internet, the backlash will put incidents like Gamergate to shame. All I can envision is that episode of the Simpsons with Krusty yelling, torch in hand, "I can't read porn by candlelight!".

It would be lovely if that happened, but a damn shame if truly that's what it took to fight this BS, as well.

 

[Hummingbird]

I don't know what everyone else is thinking, but I'm not keen on getting slower internet because I didn't pay the extra 20 dollars a month for it. There doesn't seem to be any pluses from killing off net neutrality.

Maybe it's just that I feel nervous around corporations.

Over tursting both the government and coporations is never a good thing so I don't blame you. I have mixed feelings about net nuetrality and I'm not a 100% sure which would be the best.

 

[Male]

This FCCuck better not cost us our free porn, we just survived No Nut November!

 

[Shokew]

This FCCuck better not cost us our free porn, we just survived No Nut November!

They will. Trust me - There are people in power who think this will "help society". It won't.

 

[ICametoLurk]

This FCCuck better not cost us our free porn, we just survived No Nut November!

STOP WATCHING PORN

 

[Hummingbird]

STOP WATCHING PORN

MAKE US!

 

[Shokew]

STOP WATCHING PORN

N-N-N-NEVER!

 

[Medicated]

STOP WATCHING PORN

Wouldn't guys just go back to climbing trees and looking through windows?

 

[The Great Citracett]

Wouldn't guys just go back to climbing trees and looking through windows?

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That or installing hidden cameras...

 

[King Kong... with wings?]

I do think the public backlash will have an effect on him. If not him someone else on the FCC. We all remember how inevitable a Hillary victory was right? Something has to give, at least I hope.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...c-opinion-in-its-push-to-kill-net-neutrality/ I acknowledge I am late to this, but to me this is what really enrages me

 

[Shokew]

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...c-opinion-in-its-push-to-kill-net-neutrality/ I acknowledge I am late to this, but to me this is what really enrages me

THIS - We can only hope that this shit gets thrown out, due to lawsuits... It's the only positive recourse we have here that doesn't involve us taking to the streets on what truly is something worth fighting for!

 

[King Kong... with wings?]

THIS - We can only hope that this shit gets thrown out, due to lawsuits... It's the only positive recourse we have here that doesn't involve us taking to the streets on what truly is something worth fighting for!

I felt there were other things that would lead to people getting out into the streets but the fact that virtually everyone is opposed to this (even republicans!) makes me think that there will be a second civil war if people don't try making their own internet.

IIRC, it really depends on the vote of a few people. So it looks like, unless there's divine intervention, its going to pass.

What you said is why I have been so critical of the concept of the republic in that thread about Hillary wanting the EC dismantled. While this is different from the EC. There is one similarity: both went against popular opinion but here, this is a bipartisan issue OUTSIDE of the government so it is even more obvious that the the government is ignoring the concerns of the people.

The only way to win against someone like this is beat them down as hard as you can, metaphorically. You take his ass to court, you spend millions circumventing everything, you make it so he is ineffectual and people are all against him. You destroy his hope, his belief, you target his corporate overlords so even they turn on them. This type of ideologue believes they are a hero, so you have to turn them into a villain in the most brutal and unyielding ways possible. Hes a dumb motherfucker, the dumbest most dangerous kind who need to be destroyed to change. I have seen this type of shit before. Verizon set him up like this because they knew he was an egotistical, stupid re.tard who would actually believe any shit they would sell him. It sounds harsh, but if you really want to save NN, you have to completely obliterate this guy until he fucking loses his mind.

Your whole comment resonates with me; like you said, that man is deluded into thinking he is a hero, he is so stubborn in the face of almost the entire nation up in arms about this that he can't be reasoned with. Hell I even thought of trying to send a letter to him out of concern for his wife and son who by their proximity to him are caught in this shitstorm. They aren't part of this and shouldn't have to suffer this, told someone about this who also taught me "everyone has their carrot" meaning every person has something they really care for. However this same person told me Pai is so goddamn corrupt that trying to tell him to stop this crusade for the sake of KEEPING HIS FAMILY FROM SUFFERING would be fruitless. the fact he is attempting and may succeed with this and acting like he's the victim when he should be aware that this is deeply unpopular makes me think he cares more about money than his wife and child. I am not a fan of children, but goddamn what that man is putting his family through for the sake of money and political power is just too goddamn fucked up

I quoted just your last paragraph because it reminds me of something from the Year Zero ARG. Someone known as the Angry Sniper in the game said this towards the end of Ballgameover.mp3
"A nation that sees them for what they really are is the only thing that these fuckers understand, force is the only fucking language they understand. It’s not about money, it’s not about money. It’s not about firepower. It’s about finding the will to act. A credit card and a hardware store can make you a hero. You can save America if you have the will."
I hope it doesn't come down to violence, but it seems this foolish choice and the fact that the FCC is ignoring the public outcry in response to said choice will provoke a civil war.

this is Ballgameover.mp3

 

[DeadwastePrime]

We can only hope that this shit gets thrown out, due to lawsuits

idek what to argue on for such a case if we were to sue the douchebag

 

[King Kong... with wings?]

idek what to argue on for such a case if we were to sue the douchebag

Considering the fact he is a shill for the telecom industry, there's conflict of interest. The fact he ignored the the outrage of the US is a sign of severe corruption. The FCC has refused to comment on the fake anti-net neutrality comments and stealing of people's identities, they are hiding something no doubt. I have no idea what crime that would be though

 

[Shokew]

Considering the fact he is a shill for the telecom industry, there's conflict of interest. The fact he ignored the the outrage of the US is a sign of severe corruption. The FCC has refused to comment on the fake anti-net neutrality comments and stealing of people's identities, they are hiding something no doubt. I have no idea what crime that would be though

Fraudulence..... I'm taking a shot in the dark here, but I know that's what this comes down to.

 

[Jewelsmakerguy]

They will. Trust me - There are people in power who think this will "help society". It won't.

Just wait, when a senator wants to watch his porn, he'll come back complaining.

I felt there were other things that would lead to people getting out into the streets but the fact that virtually everyone is opposed to this (even republicans!) makes me think that there will be a second civil war if people don't try making their own internet.



What you said is why I have been so critical of the concept of the republic in that thread about Hillary wanting the EC dismantled. While this is different from the EC. There is one similarity: both went against popular opinion but here, this is a bipartisan issue OUTSIDE of the government so it is even more obvious that the the government is ignoring the concerns of the people.



Your whole comment resonates with me; like you said, that man is deluded into thinking he is a hero, he is so stubborn in the face of almost the entire nation up in arms about this that he can't be reasoned with. Hell I even thought of trying to send a letter to him out of concern for his wife and son who by their proximity to him are caught in this shitstorm. They aren't part of this and shouldn't have to suffer this, told someone about this who also taught me "everyone has their carrot" meaning every person has something they really care for. However this same person told me Pai is so goddamn corrupt that trying to tell him to stop this crusade for the sake of KEEPING HIS FAMILY FROM SUFFERING would be fruitless. the fact he is attempting and may succeed with this and acting like he's the victim when he should be aware that this is deeply unpopular makes me think he cares more about money than his wife and child. I am not a fan of children, but goddamn what that man is putting his family through for the sake of money and political power is just too goddamn fucked up

I quoted just your last paragraph because it reminds me of something from the Year Zero ARG. Someone known as the Angry Sniper in the game said this towards the end of Ballgameover.mp3
"A nation that sees them for what they really are is the only thing that these fuckers understand, force is the only fucking language they understand. It’s not about money, it’s not about money. It’s not about firepower. It’s about finding the will to act. A credit card and a hardware store can make you a hero. You can save America if you have the will."
I hope it doesn't come down to violence, but it seems this foolish choice and the fact that the FCC is ignoring the public outcry in response to said choice will provoke a civil war.

this is Ballgameover.mp3

At this point, I'm surprised no one tries to fine the FCC for literally being this fucktarded.

I mean republicans hate this, the DMC hates this, the public's taken to threatening Pai's life (and other congressmen) if it passes. Surprises me even more that Pai doesn't start a lawlsuit with the people threatening him and his family.

 

[Medicated]

Just wait, when a senator wants to watch his porn, he'll come back complaining.

At this point, I'm surprised no one tries to fine the FCC for literally being this fucktarded.

I mean republicans hate this, the DMC hates this, the public's taken to threatening Pai's life (and other congressmen) if it passes. Surprises me even more that Pai doesn't start a lawlsuit with the people threatening him and his family.

Yeah but there are many corporations that don't hate it. So you get a clearer picture of where government power actually lies.

 

[Jewelsmakerguy]

Yeah but there are many corporations that don't hate it. So you get a clearer picture of where government power actually lies.

And that's the thing, those corporations (like the FCC and the ISPs) are supporting something that could potentially become a global issue considering sites like YouTube and Facebook mostly have their servers in America. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it outside of America.