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The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right (www.eff.org)
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The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right::Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services. It is a principle that must be upheld to protect the open Internet. The idea that ISPs could...

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[–] hackitfast@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I hope this isn't a "Net Neutrality, oh and we'll also spy on you for the good of humanity" bill

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure, but there's already a horrible bill that is almost certainly going to pass to "protect" children on the Internet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_Online_Safety_Act

It's why my daughter is now using a VPN before it's necessary to.

[–] reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

KOSA has terrifying implications, and it's kind of fucked how little we are hearing it be discussed. Which leads me to believe many don't know about it.

[–] grayman@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Main stream media is balls. The latest war is a great distraction. The only way I hear about these things is social media and independent YouTube news channels.

[–] p5f20w18k@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

We just got one of those in the UK