In short net neutrality determines who controls what you get to see when and where. As it stands now equal access is given however the debate currently is whether a provider can give preferential treatment because of higher payments, exclusivity agreements or they may even have a sourced option.
Whatever happened to knowledge is power and out there for the taking?
The FCC originally ruled to keep things status quo however due to an appeal currently in place the new proposal is for semi-neutrality. This is where the waters get muddied. Semi-neutrality? I like to refer to semi anything as a means to create loop holes, depending on who's interests are more of a priority will determine where you fall in the semi-neutral proposal.
The topic has gone viral so to speak!
From my perspective this is a no brainer. The internet is meant to be open source and available to all, allowing corporations to monopolize on its capabilities. The internet has this almost American quality about it, a place where dreams are made of. Allowing even semi-neutrality stifles these dreams.
Monopolize on the power of the internet now, use your voice. Sign the petition
http://act2.freepress.net/sign/end_pipa/?=sti_featurebox
Hi Amy: Great post, and I agree that the internet must be remain available to everyone. Excellent idea to incorporate a petition to support the cause. Angie
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