Network Neutrality?
Trying to keep Network Neutrality Alive
Go play with yourselves Dumbazz
Network neutrality (equivalently "net neutrality", "internet neutrality" or "NN") refers to a principle applied to residential broadband networks, and potentially to all broadband networks. Precise definitions vary, but a broadband network free of restrictions on the kinds of equipment attached and the modes of communication allowed would be considered neutral by most advocates, provided it met additional tests relating to the degradation of various communication streams by others. Arguably, no network is completely neutral, hence neutrality represents for some an ideal condition toward which networks and their operators may strive.
In other words......
Network Neutrality is the guiding principle that preserves the free and open Internet. Net Neutrality ensures that all users can access the content or run the applications and devices of their choice. With Net Neutrality, the network's only job is to move data, not choose which data to privilege with higher quality service. Net Neutrality prevents the companies that control the wires from discriminating against content based on its source or ownership. Net Neutrality is the reason why the Internet has driven economic innovation, democratic participation, and free speech online. It's why the Internet has become an unrivaled environment for open communications, civic involvement and free speech.
What's at Stake?
Before long, all media such as, TV, phone and the Web will come to your home via the same broadband connection. The dispute over Net Neutrality is about who'll control access to new and emerging technologies. With the internet everyone has the right to access any information, services and application that are available. But without Network Neutrality, the Internet will look more like cable TV. Network owners will decide which channels, content and applications are available; consumers will have to choose from their menu. Without Net Neutrality, decisions now made collectively by millions of users will be made in corporate boardrooms. The choice we face now is whether we can choose the content and services we want, or whether the broadband barons will choose for us. Do internet users really want someone we don't no with a business suit to decide what is appropriate for us to see? Are we kids that need to be watched and have decisions made for us?
Small business Vs. Big Corporations
Small business owners benefit from an Internet that allows them to compete directly, not one where they can't afford the price of entry. Net Neutrality ensures that innovators can start small and dream big about being the next EBay or Google without facing insurmountable hurdles. Without Net Neutrality, start ups and entrepreneurs will be muscled out of the marketplace by big corporations that pay for a top spot on the Web. There would be no competition, big corporations has the most money so they would basically be buying everything and leaving nothing for the small businesses. The creators of EBay and Google at least had the opportunity to create something new and everyone uses it. Why take away the dreams of other small businesses? Maybe they can create something better than EBay and Google. Taking away Network Neutrality is like taking away life and hope for small businesses.
Who wants to Destroy Network Neutrality
The nation's largest telephone and cable companies, including AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and Time Warner, wants to have control of the internet. They want to decide what Websites should be allowed to access and what shouldn't. They want to tax content providers to guarantee speedy delivery of their data. They want to discriminate in favor of their own search engines, Internet phone services, and streaming video, while slowing down or blocking their competitors. These companies have a new vision for the Internet. Instead of an even playing field, they want to reserve express lanes for their own content and services, or those from big corporations that can afford the steep tolls, and leave the rest of us on a winding dirt road. Some telecommunications executives have argued that they should be able to prioritize information from sources paying higher fees or serving higher purposes. A prioritized system, which would create an Internet fast lane for higher-paying content providers, would help fund network improvements, according to Internet service providers
Trying to keep Network Neutrality Alive
SavetheInternet.com is one of the main sites that are made up of hundreds of groups that are trying to save Network Neutrality. Their are other supporters such as such as Amazon.com, Earthlink, EBay, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Skype, Vonage and Yahoo. If anyone other than these networks would like to help they as that people should sign the savetheinternet.com petition or call congress and demand them to allow Network Neutrality to continue. In the article by K.C. Jones, she says Net neutrality opponents, including President Bill Clinton's former press secretary Mike McCurry, also argue that Internet service providers should be able to direct heavy traffic and screen out some material, like viruses and spam. They say some content, like medical information, is more important -- and therefore should take priority over -- other information. They argue that innovative applications in medicine and other fields will spring from improved services levels guaranteed through higher premiums and government regulation would kill the freedom that has allowed the Internet to flourish.
Extra Info
The Internet has become a vital engine for democratic participation, economic innovation and free speech. As the Internet becomes our public square and economic marketplace, Internet access must be regarded as a civil right for all Americans. The attempt by some to act as Internet gatekeepers imperils the social and economic promise that the Internet holds for our future. Congress and other public officials have a vital role to play in preserving Internet freedom and ensuring that America's communications infrastructure benefits the common good.
My Opinion
Wow, I definitely wouldn't want congress to take away Network Neutrality. I love being able to access information and services that I want. I don't want a company to decide whether something is good or bad for my eyes. I'm not a lab rat. I'm tired of big corporations trying to take over everything just so they can make a profit and try to beat out other companies. Why should internet users be punished just because some dumb corporation wants to control the all websites and the world. That's not how it works, its freedom to see what I want to see. As long as its not breaking any laws then whats the problem? Internet users are not little babies that need to be nurished and shown what to do. We have a mind of our own and we don't need people in high places trying to turn us into robots and make us do what they say. They should not take away our internet freedom. Its Violating the first Amendment of the internet. Its bad enough that their are internet police that can see my emails and instant messages. And now they want to control everything I see and do. This isn't China where they can hide Tiananmen Square protests from their internet users. China should be a huge example because the U.S. complained to Google for allowing them to hide information from the Chinese citizens eyes, but now these corporations want to control us the same way China controls their people. Why complain when someone else does it if they are trying to do the same thing? The internet has improved throughout the years and its one of the best ways for open communication, accessing information and free speech. Why take that away from people just because certain corporations want to have control of everything. They are expecting us to PAY for certain information in order to have High speed on it. That's just crazy, why pay when its already free. Network Neutrality also helps people decide certain political issues. Although the internet has its flaws, it gives people access to the truth and other views about many political issues. Why watch a station like FOXNEWS that is basically in favor of Republicans when i can just go online and see what others has to say and there issues wont be biased. You can get information so much faster online then having to go buy a newspaper. We have the right to write what we want, when we want. Why take that away? Why should a company make decisions on what is seen and unseen? The internet is great the way it is. Why don't these big corporations go help and donate some money to Hurricane Katrina victims instead of worrying about the Network Neutrality. The internet is fine the way it is, so LEAVE IT ALONE.
Wow, I definitely wouldn't want congress to take away Network Neutrality. I love being able to access information and services that I want. I don't want a company to decide whether something is good or bad for my eyes. I'm not a lab rat. I'm tired of big corporations trying to take over everything just so they can make a profit and try to beat out other companies. Why should internet users be punished just because some dumb corporation wants to control the all websites and the world. That's not how it works, its freedom to see what I want to see. As long as its not breaking any laws then whats the problem? Internet users are not little babies that need to be nurished and shown what to do. We have a mind of our own and we don't need people in high places trying to turn us into robots and make us do what they say. They should not take away our internet freedom. Its Violating the first Amendment of the internet. Its bad enough that their are internet police that can see my emails and instant messages. And now they want to control everything I see and do. This isn't China where they can hide Tiananmen Square protests from their internet users. China should be a huge example because the U.S. complained to Google for allowing them to hide information from the Chinese citizens eyes, but now these corporations want to control us the same way China controls their people. Why complain when someone else does it if they are trying to do the same thing? The internet has improved throughout the years and its one of the best ways for open communication, accessing information and free speech. Why take that away from people just because certain corporations want to have control of everything. They are expecting us to PAY for certain information in order to have High speed on it. That's just crazy, why pay when its already free. Network Neutrality also helps people decide certain political issues. Although the internet has its flaws, it gives people access to the truth and other views about many political issues. Why watch a station like FOXNEWS that is basically in favor of Republicans when i can just go online and see what others has to say and there issues wont be biased. You can get information so much faster online then having to go buy a newspaper. We have the right to write what we want, when we want. Why take that away? Why should a company make decisions on what is seen and unseen? The internet is great the way it is. Why don't these big corporations go help and donate some money to Hurricane Katrina victims instead of worrying about the Network Neutrality. The internet is fine the way it is, so LEAVE IT ALONE.
Go play with yourselves DumbazzReferences-
Network Neutrality, Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia, 13 April 2007, from
Save the Internet.com, Join the Fight for the Internet, 13 April 2007, from
K.C. Jones, Net Neutrality Debate Remains Contentious, 16 March 2007
Information week, 13 April 2007, from
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