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You can read in any number of places how the demise of network-neutrality will turn the internet (or, at least, the USAian portions) into yet another place where corporate interests can control the flow of information, determining what you can and can't see. The important thing here is that it doesn't have to be that way; this is far from a settled question. So if you're an American citizen, here's what to do:
Pay attention. Keep an eye on legislation regarding network neutrality. The EFF and other advocacy groups on the good-guy side can keep you informed. And when a bill comes up, like Senator Ted Stevens's Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act, write to your sentators and congressmen. Write to them on paper. Do not email; that gets ignored. Tell them to preserve network neutrality. Remind them that the internet, as it stands, is the best thing to happen to free speech since the first ammendment, letting every voice be heard and letting messages spread on their own merits, not on the strength of who owns the presses and controls the distribution of books and papers. Point out that the rest of the world is keeping their portions of the net free and equal; can we, who claim to love freedom of speech so much, do any less? Tell your elected representatives to stand up for the principles we should all stand for.
- Save The Internet
This blog generally stays out of politics but if everyone stays out of politics this time, all blogs might be at stake.... "allowing broadband carriers to control what people see and do online would fundamentally undermine the principles that have made...
- Blogging By Mail: What Now?
Well, holy cow. I knew you guys were excited about this, but I had no idea just how much. We have a final total of 117 signed up! Blogging by Mail: 10 Items or Less, you really love it!! You're probably wondering what happens next. Excellent question....
- Stupid Network
Our network connection isn't getting any better. If anything, it's getting worse, and we won't be able to get any support until Monday at the earliest. The Blog Party roundup and match-ups for Blogging By Mail will be delayed until at least...
- National Hunger Awareness Day 2006
Team up with Sur La Table to end hunger! Two ways you can support America's Second Harvest® — The Nation's Food Bank Network™ Make a donation—and we'll match it. Stop by any Sur La Table throughout June to make your donation.* Buy...
- Brain, Don't Fail Me Now...
Once upon a time, I was a straight A student. Once upon a time, I finished all my papers in due time, written in perfect Danish, spell checked and with correct grammar. All of my math, physic and chemistry papers was presented as they should be, with...
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Save the Internet: Our Two Cents
You can read in any number of places how the demise of network-neutrality will turn the internet (or, at least, the USAian portions) into yet another place where corporate interests can control the flow of information, determining what you can and can't see. The important thing here is that it doesn't have to be that way; this is far from a settled question. So if you're an American citizen, here's what to do:
Pay attention. Keep an eye on legislation regarding network neutrality. The EFF and other advocacy groups on the good-guy side can keep you informed. And when a bill comes up, like Senator Ted Stevens's Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act, write to your sentators and congressmen. Write to them on paper. Do not email; that gets ignored. Tell them to preserve network neutrality. Remind them that the internet, as it stands, is the best thing to happen to free speech since the first ammendment, letting every voice be heard and letting messages spread on their own merits, not on the strength of who owns the presses and controls the distribution of books and papers. Point out that the rest of the world is keeping their portions of the net free and equal; can we, who claim to love freedom of speech so much, do any less? Tell your elected representatives to stand up for the principles we should all stand for.
- Save The Internet
This blog generally stays out of politics but if everyone stays out of politics this time, all blogs might be at stake.... "allowing broadband carriers to control what people see and do online would fundamentally undermine the principles that have made...
- Blogging By Mail: What Now?
Well, holy cow. I knew you guys were excited about this, but I had no idea just how much. We have a final total of 117 signed up! Blogging by Mail: 10 Items or Less, you really love it!! You're probably wondering what happens next. Excellent question....
- Stupid Network
Our network connection isn't getting any better. If anything, it's getting worse, and we won't be able to get any support until Monday at the earliest. The Blog Party roundup and match-ups for Blogging By Mail will be delayed until at least...
- National Hunger Awareness Day 2006
Team up with Sur La Table to end hunger! Two ways you can support America's Second Harvest® — The Nation's Food Bank Network™ Make a donation—and we'll match it. Stop by any Sur La Table throughout June to make your donation.* Buy...
- Brain, Don't Fail Me Now...
Once upon a time, I was a straight A student. Once upon a time, I finished all my papers in due time, written in perfect Danish, spell checked and with correct grammar. All of my math, physic and chemistry papers was presented as they should be, with...