The phrase net neutrality has been bounced around on the news sites a lot lately. So what is net neutrality and how will it effect you? Large broadband (dsl and cable) Internet providers want to edit what its subscribers have access to. For example lets say ISP A has a deal with Product A which has a rival B. So when you subscribe to ISP A and try to go to product B's site you will be redirected to product A or simply not be allowed to see it. This is obviously wrong. There is already enough spin in main stream media. If ISP's can manipulate what you can see or read they can influence your points of view on any topic. Many cable news channels are already this way. Certain channels are left or right, or promote certain products already. The Internet has always been the equalizer. Everyone was equal. I would rather have no Internet than a politically spun Internet. Imagine not being able to pay out cell phone bill on line because your ISP had a deal with the rival wireless company. Net neutrality if voted into law would prevent ISP's from doing this. If you have a chance help keep the Internet neutral please do so. |
