http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/ The Technology Liberation Front is the tech policy blog dedicated to keeping politicians' hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:58:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53527 MRT Wed, 31 May 2006 04:47:19 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53527 I have read that post and it does a good job of mapping out what the real issue is. The most important thing I see is that any legislation will either be too little to affect anything or it will be so vague that the government would then have the "keys" to get in and regulate the internet on every little issue that comes up. I agree with the aforementioned post that any net neutrality legislation that comes along will hurt the internet more than helping it because of this. I have read that post and it does a good job of mapping out what the real issue is. The most important thing I see is that any legislation will either be too little to affect anything or it will be so vague that the government would then have the “keys” to get in and regulate the internet on every little issue that comes up. I agree with the aforementioned post that any net neutrality legislation that comes along will hurt the internet more than helping it because of this.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33559 MRT Wed, 31 May 2006 03:47:19 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33559 I have read that post and it does a good job of mapping out what the real issue is. The most important thing I see is that any legislation will either be too little to affect anything or it will be so vague that the government would then have the "keys" to get in and regulate the internet on every little issue that comes up. I agree with the aforementioned post that any net neutrality legislation that comes along will hurt the internet more than helping it because of this. I have read that post and it does a good job of mapping out what the real issue is. The most important thing I see is that any legislation will either be too little to affect anything or it will be so vague that the government would then have the “keys” to get in and regulate the internet on every little issue that comes up. I agree with the aforementioned post that any net neutrality legislation that comes along will hurt the internet more than helping it because of this.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53526 stevens33 Wed, 31 May 2006 01:14:59 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53526 I've read the other article and found it to be pretty good. Like Tedwin said, it's good to see people being reasonable about this, at least here. I hope that sentiment prevails in Congress. I’ve read the other article and found it to be pretty good. Like Tedwin said, it’s good to see people being reasonable about this, at least here. I hope that sentiment prevails in Congress.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33558 stevens33 Wed, 31 May 2006 00:14:59 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33558 I've read the other article and found it to be pretty good. Like Tedwin said, it's good to see people being reasonable about this, at least here. I hope that sentiment prevails in Congress. I’ve read the other article and found it to be pretty good. Like Tedwin said, it’s good to see people being reasonable about this, at least here. I hope that sentiment prevails in Congress.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53525 Tedwin Tue, 30 May 2006 00:36:39 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53525 "but possibly the imposition of responsibility for the content that flows across the pipes"...That alone should scare these guys into playing fair. Because we all know that nothing gets Americans to take the streets like a little unexpected pornography. No company that wants to stay in business will block content...none has so far, so no need to confront a problem that isn't there. I'm glad to see that cooler heads are prevailing, at least on this site. “but possibly the imposition of responsibility for the content that flows across the pipes”…That alone should scare these guys into playing fair. Because we all know that nothing gets Americans to take the streets like a little unexpected pornography. No company that wants to stay in business will block content…none has so far, so no need to confront a problem that isn’t there. I’m glad to see that cooler heads are prevailing, at least on this site.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33557 Tedwin Mon, 29 May 2006 23:36:39 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33557 "but possibly the imposition of responsibility for the content that flows across the pipes"...That alone should scare these guys into playing fair. Because we all know that nothing gets Americans to take the streets like a little unexpected pornography. No company that wants to stay in business will block content...none has so far, so no need to confront a problem that isn't there. I'm glad to see that cooler heads are prevailing, at least on this site. “but possibly the imposition of responsibility for the content that flows across the pipes”…That alone should scare these guys into playing fair. Because we all know that nothing gets Americans to take the streets like a little unexpected pornography. No company that wants to stay in business will block content…none has so far, so no need to confront a problem that isn’t there. I’m glad to see that cooler heads are prevailing, at least on this site.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53524 Katie Mon, 29 May 2006 20:36:34 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53524 I agree, "If it aint broke, why fix it?".. To put internet regulations in the hands of congress would be a nightmare. Not only would it slow down innovention but it would only cause further contraversy. There will be no end to the regulations if this gets started. I agree, “If it aint broke, why fix it?”.. To put internet regulations in the hands of congress would be a nightmare. Not only would it slow down innovention but it would only cause further contraversy. There will be no end to the regulations if this gets started.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33556 Katie Mon, 29 May 2006 19:36:34 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33556 I agree, "If it aint broke, why fix it?".. To put internet regulations in the hands of congress would be a nightmare. Not only would it slow down innovention but it would only cause further contraversy. There will be no end to the regulations if this gets started. I agree, “If it aint broke, why fix it?”.. To put internet regulations in the hands of congress would be a nightmare. Not only would it slow down innovention but it would only cause further contraversy. There will be no end to the regulations if this gets started.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53523 SoCal619 Sat, 27 May 2006 16:51:34 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53523 I read this post a while a back and it's terrific. The allies NN has aligned are a very strange group (don't forget Alyssa Milano--the strangest of all!), but ultimately this isn't an issue for Congress or has-been celebrities--it IS one for the consumer. Very simply, the government should not get involved in anything remotely close to "regulating" the internet because there's absolutely no need...like the old addage goes "If it ain't broke, why fix it"? I read this post a while a back and it’s terrific. The allies NN has aligned are a very strange group (don’t forget Alyssa Milano–the strangest of all!), but ultimately this isn’t an issue for Congress or has-been celebrities–it IS one for the consumer. Very simply, the government should not get involved in anything remotely close to “regulating” the internet because there’s absolutely no need…like the old addage goes “If it ain’t broke, why fix it”?

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33555 SoCal619 Sat, 27 May 2006 15:51:34 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33555 I read this post a while a back and it's terrific. The allies NN has aligned are a very strange group (don't forget Alyssa Milano--the strangest of all!), but ultimately this isn't an issue for Congress or has-been celebrities--it IS one for the consumer. Very simply, the government should not get involved in anything remotely close to "regulating" the internet because there's absolutely no need...like the old addage goes "If it ain't broke, why fix it"? I read this post a while a back and it’s terrific. The allies NN has aligned are a very strange group (don’t forget Alyssa Milano–the strangest of all!), but ultimately this isn’t an issue for Congress or has-been celebrities–it IS one for the consumer. Very simply, the government should not get involved in anything remotely close to “regulating” the internet because there’s absolutely no need…like the old addage goes “If it ain’t broke, why fix it”?

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53522 Net Chick Sat, 27 May 2006 01:28:48 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53522 And <a href="http://MoveOn.org">MoveOn.org</a> is funded by Google - talk about being a puppet. The internet does not need regulated right now. Tech companies are no coming out against it - that should tell congress something if they will only listen. And MoveOn.org is funded by Google - talk about being a puppet. The internet does not need regulated right now. Tech companies are no coming out against it - that should tell congress something if they will only listen.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33554 Net Chick Sat, 27 May 2006 00:28:48 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33554 And MoveOn.org is funded by Google - talk about being a puppet. The internet does not need regulated right now. Tech companies are no coming out against it - that should tell congress something if they will only listen. And MoveOn.org is funded by Google - talk about being a puppet. The internet does not need regulated right now. Tech companies are no coming out against it - that should tell congress something if they will only listen.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53521 Luv2Box Fri, 26 May 2006 01:59:41 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-53521 Thanks for recommending the post - very good piece indeed! It is good that people are waking up and discussing net neutrality. My only concern is that it is being pushed by groups that really have no expertise in the Internet - MoveOn.org? Moby and REM? It would be nice to see some real solutions offered from the industry instead of just sides being taken. Thanks for recommending the post - very good piece indeed! It is good that people are waking up and discussing net neutrality. My only concern is that it is being pushed by groups that really have no expertise in the Internet - MoveOn.org? Moby and REM? It would be nice to see some real solutions offered from the industry instead of just sides being taken.

]]> http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33553 Luv2Box Fri, 26 May 2006 00:59:41 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2006/05/22/neutrality-regulation-in-the-abstract/#comment-33553 Thanks for recommending the post - very good piece indeed! It is good that people are waking up and discussing net neutrality. My only concern is that it is being pushed by groups that really have no expertise in the Internet - MoveOn.org? Moby and REM? It would be nice to see some real solutions offered from the industry instead of just sides being taken. Thanks for recommending the post - very good piece indeed! It is good that people are waking up and discussing net neutrality. My only concern is that it is being pushed by groups that really have no expertise in the Internet - MoveOn.org? Moby and REM? It would be nice to see some real solutions offered from the industry instead of just sides being taken.

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