Comments for Blog http://blog.openinternet.gov Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:57:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Liveblogging the Vote on Rules Protecting the Open Internet by Hailey Menavusar http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438&cpage=1#comment-12469 Hailey Menavusar Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:57:43 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438#comment-12469 Although just about every organization is rapidly knowing the importance of being present on the internet, very few are actually able to leverage the true potential of the internet. Although just about every organization is rapidly knowing the importance of being present on the internet, very few are actually able to leverage the true potential of the internet.

]]> Comment on New Rules for an Open Internet by Bryan Ranukete http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467&cpage=1#comment-12468 Bryan Ranukete Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:50:58 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467#comment-12468 It is clear that Fr Doyle was called to live a more intense life of penance than many others. It is clear that Fr Doyle was called to live a more intense life of penance than many others.

]]> Comment on New Rules for an Open Internet by Nicolette Lane http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467&cpage=1#comment-12441 Nicolette Lane Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:20:38 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467#comment-12441 It seems pretty straightforward, geared toward preventing favoritism and "black hat" techniques on the internet, but I can't help retaining some skepticism. http://www.t3directusa.com It seems pretty straightforward, geared toward preventing favoritism and “black hat” techniques on the internet, but I can’t help retaining some skepticism.

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]]> Comment on New Rules for an Open Internet by Timothy Brandt http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467&cpage=1#comment-12410 Timothy Brandt Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:04:29 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467#comment-12410 The FCC did not do the right thing today. ISP's may be complaining publicly, but I'm sure they're secretly relieved. These rules are anything but straightforward. How are they going to be enforced? What happened to a guarantee of common carriage? Why no firm statement prohibiting any "pay for priority" systems, which will allow the major corporations to buy up connectivity while the entrepreneur is forced to make do with a faint voice and scant presence? And allowing for the possibility of "tiered pricing" is in direct conflict with the preservation of "freedom and openness" to access the Internet. Suddenly, I not only have to pay for my connection, but if I need significant data transfer to establish my company, I can't get it, because I can't pay the additional bandwidth usage fees. FCC, you took the easy way out on this one, at a time when unambiguous rules are paramount to the Internet's continued vibrancy. Unequivocally forbid "pay-for-priority" systems, which will insidiously destroy free speech on the Internet, and reinstate common carriage regarding Internet service providers by invoking Title II common carriage regulations. We, the consumer, must be allowed to decide what we see and listen to on the Internet, not the ISP's, and this principle must be enshrined in no uncertain terms. The FCC did not do the right thing today. ISP’s may be complaining publicly, but I’m sure they’re secretly relieved. These rules are anything but straightforward. How are they going to be enforced? What happened to a guarantee of common carriage? Why no firm statement prohibiting any “pay for priority” systems, which will allow the major corporations to buy up connectivity while the entrepreneur is forced to make do with a faint voice and scant presence? And allowing for the possibility of “tiered pricing” is in direct conflict with the preservation of “freedom and openness” to access the Internet. Suddenly, I not only have to pay for my connection, but if I need significant data transfer to establish my company, I can’t get it, because I can’t pay the additional bandwidth usage fees.

FCC, you took the easy way out on this one, at a time when unambiguous rules are paramount to the Internet’s continued vibrancy. Unequivocally forbid “pay-for-priority” systems, which will insidiously destroy free speech on the Internet, and reinstate common carriage regarding Internet service providers by invoking Title II common carriage regulations. We, the consumer, must be allowed to decide what we see and listen to on the Internet, not the ISP’s, and this principle must be enshrined in no uncertain terms.

]]> Comment on New Rules for an Open Internet by Guest http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467&cpage=1#comment-12409 Guest Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:15:07 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467#comment-12409 Who will Pay for this comment by the FCC? "The FCC is focused on ensuring that every American has access to open and robust high-speed Internet service – or “broadband” – including through the development of a National Broadband Plan that Congress and the President have charged the FCC with producing." The ones who work hard and can currently afford high speed internet will. They will shoulder the burden with higher rates on high speed internet. This is a tax on the middle class. The FCC has no business regulating the internet. Who will Pay for this comment by the FCC?

“The FCC is focused on ensuring that every American has access to open and robust high-speed Internet service – or “broadband” – including through the development of a National Broadband Plan that Congress and the President have charged the FCC with producing.”

The ones who work hard and can currently afford high speed internet will. They will shoulder the burden with higher rates on high speed internet. This is a tax on the middle class. The FCC has no business regulating the internet.

]]> Comment on New Rules for an Open Internet by Guest http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467&cpage=1#comment-12408 Guest Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:10:52 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=467#comment-12408 Who will pay for the following statement by the FCC? "The FCC is focused on ensuring that every American has access to open and robust high-speed Internet service – or “broadband” – including through the development of a National Broadband Plan that Congress and the President have charged the FCC with producing." The people who already have high speed internet will be held accountable and pay who those who cannot afford high speed internet through higher rates. This is a tax on the middle class. The FCC has no business regulating the internet. This sets the stage for political corruption. Who will pay for the following statement by the FCC?

“The FCC is focused on ensuring that every American has access to open and robust high-speed Internet service – or “broadband” – including through the development of a National Broadband Plan that Congress and the President have charged the FCC with producing.”

The people who already have high speed internet will be held accountable and pay who those who cannot afford high speed internet through higher rates. This is a tax on the middle class. The FCC has no business regulating the internet. This sets the stage for political corruption.

]]> Comment on Liveblogging the Vote on Rules Protecting the Open Internet by guest http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438&cpage=1#comment-12404 guest Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:46:37 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438#comment-12404 INTERNET FREEDOM vs MASS MEDIA MOGULS INTERNET FREEDOM vs MASS MEDIA MOGULS

]]> Comment on Liveblogging the Vote on Rules Protecting the Open Internet by Guest http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438&cpage=1#comment-12403 Guest Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:18:54 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438#comment-12403 Internet if part of freedom of speech. FCC should not police it. Internet if part of freedom of speech. FCC should not police it.

]]> Comment on Liveblogging the Vote on Rules Protecting the Open Internet by Guest http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438&cpage=1#comment-12402 Guest Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:16:00 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=438#comment-12402 I don't believe the FCC should control the Internet! That is taking away our freedom of speech! Just not right! I don’t believe the FCC should control the Internet! That is taking away our freedom of speech! Just not right!

]]> Comment on Preserving a Free and Open Internet by Guest http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=362&cpage=1#comment-12396 Guest Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:53:55 +0000 http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=362#comment-12396 off and on over the years I've followed the pro(re)gress of net neutrality. I do hope that what is mentioned here, the authors will actually stand by it and support NN to ensure no one person or entity has ownership over what content can and cannot be accessed. off and on over the years I’ve followed the pro(re)gress of net neutrality. I do hope that what is mentioned here, the authors will actually stand by it and support NN to ensure no one person or entity has ownership over what content can and cannot be accessed.

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