So, I guess the Internet will suck now too. New rules go into effect today. [View all]

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/11/technology/net-neutrality-repeal.html

These are the rules that were repealed. So, we are not to worry. Just how F'en stupid are Americans supposed to be.

The original rules laid out a regulatory plan that addressed a rapidly changing internet. Under those regulations, broadband service was considered a utility under Title II of the Communications Act, giving the F.C.C. broad power over internet providers. The rules prohibited these practices:

BLOCKING Internet service providers could not discriminate against any lawful content by blocking websites or apps.

THROTTLING Service providers could not slow the transmission of data because of the nature of the content, as long as it was legal.

PAID PRIORITIZATION Service providers could not create an internet fast lane for companies and consumers who paid premiums, and a slow lane for those who didn’t.