I assume many of you have heard of this whole net neutrality deal. As of today, the Republican-controlled Federal Communications Commission has voted to repeal net neutrality, giving Internet service providers the right to block or slow certain websites, and charging extra for others to run faster. So what does this mean? We won’t see these price changes immediately, but it will take action in early 2018. However, numerous protests across America are currently fighting for the right to keep net neutrality. Big corporations such as Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Netflix are already planning strategies on fighting Congress to keep net neutrality.
Personally, I believe that net neutrality serves as such a significant right in today’s technology-driven society. Our current Internet freedom allows us to fully utilize the Internet, speaking our opinions and communicating with one another free of charge. It upsets me that big corporations will have an even greater economic monopoly on the Internet, all while controlling what we can see online. It’s disturbing to know that Internet service providers have the right to skew information such as blocking opposing political opinions they do not agree with. In my eyes, I see the repeal as taking a big giant leap backwards in our society, as limiting our voice to what our Internet service providers give us.
What do you guys think about the repeal? Should big corporations be allowed to control what we see online, or should we continue the fight against it?
I wasn't happy to hear about the decision that was taken regarding net neutrality. It's nerve racking to imagine what restrictions we will encounter the coming up year. It makes me glad that companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix are taking a stand against this decision. I'm hoping that the protests taking place will make a difference and change what has happened. It's scary to think that our internet providers will now be able to restrict how fast and how much information we're able to access.
ReplyDeleteI personally was shocked to hear that the repeal of net neutrality was occurring. There has always been the freedom to roam in the internet without charge. It will definitely be difficult to adjust my current online experience with the repeal of net neutrality. Which is why I can definitely argue that big corporations should not be allowed to control my online experience. Due to the fact they are have the power to view my online activities. Which I see as an interference with my personal life.
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