Subject: I know. Isn't it wonderfull?
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Posted on: 2015-02-27 03:08:00 UTC
You can taste the anger.
"WHAT HAS BEEN AND WILL REMAIN CONSTANT BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE EXISTENCE OF ANY REGULATIONS IS VERIZON'S COMMITMENT TO AN OPEN INTERNET" - Yeah, right. Open internet is the last thing you want. It means you might not be able to make as much money as you could screwing over companies and users.
Oh man, I love this. I hope Comcast has a similar responce.
I know internet drama is not much of what the PPC is about, but this is important news for anybody who uses the internet.
Today, the FCC has voted 3-2 to maintain Net Neutrality laws. If you do not know what Net Neutrality is, basically, it mandates that ISPs cannot restrict data to or from websites, nor provde so-called "fast lanes" for premium prices. If you want to know more, Last Week Tonight covered the issue, and explains both net neutrality and why it is important.
That said, cable companies and ISPs are not happy. Verizon has responded with, to be frank, the most delicious salt I have read in a long time.
Here is a image copy of Verison's webpage after the announcement. Notice how it is in Morse Code. Adorable.
If you don't want to slog through translating the thing into English, don't worry, Verison translated for you. I swear, I could use this thing as a replacement for vinegar, it's so bitter.
Even better news, the Republican party has stated that they will not introduce legislation to counteract this. They have even hinted at being open to some of Obama's plans for the internet, which includes making the internet a utility. Things seem to be changing on the interwebs. Things we should all keep an eye on.
I'm not usually a big fan of politics on the internet, but this is clearly a special occasion.
Originally I was certain Verizon could NOT be serious with this... then I remembered Corporate America.
You can taste the anger.
"WHAT HAS BEEN AND WILL REMAIN CONSTANT BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE EXISTENCE OF ANY REGULATIONS IS VERIZON'S COMMITMENT TO AN OPEN INTERNET" - Yeah, right. Open internet is the last thing you want. It means you might not be able to make as much money as you could screwing over companies and users.
Oh man, I love this. I hope Comcast has a similar responce.
