The Net Neutrality Walk of Shame

by Larry Downes, posted on September 28, 2009 - 4:59pm

It just gets worse...less than a week after the FCC Chairman calls for simple rules to enforce Net Neutrality, all the thieves have fallen out. Everyone thinks their view of the problem is simple and uncomplicated, and that those who understand it a different way are being intentionally confusing. No surprises here; this has been the modus operandi of the communications industry (whatever that means) and its regulators, lobbyists, and lawyers since 1974, when this fight really started. For the gory details, see http://larrydownes.com/the-net-neutrality-walk-of-shame/.

Substantive Tags: infrastructure
Comment by Russell Brusnon (not verified), posted September 28, 2009 - 5:42pm

good one. Gives lots of information.

Comment by Jessica Deal (not verified), posted September 28, 2009 - 10:37pm

"Everyone thinks their view of the problem is simple and uncomplicated, and that those who understand it a different way are being intentionally confusing."

This seems like a universal theme for any problem. Net Neutrality really doesn't get the attention it needs. People will start to notice it once they don't have the freedoms they do now. Thanks for this article.

Comment by Roland (not verified), posted September 30, 2009 - 1:21am

I agree to Jessica Deal, people must start to pay attention
because internet is more censored now.

Comment by Portable Solar Panels (not verified), posted October 2, 2009 - 5:58am

"True consumer interests are absent from the picture here. So even when they win, they often lose . . .", so true, so very true. More attention and awareness is essential on this topic. I am totally in accord with Jessica.

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