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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible for Biden to institute Net Neutrality? [View all]onenote
(42,661 posts)21. The rhetoric on both sides of the net neutrality issue has been hyperbolic.
Those opposed to net neutrality claimed that the adoption of the rules would kill the internet. But the internet did just fine during the years the rules were in place.
Those in favor of net neutrality claimed that the internet would be destroyed if the rules were repealed. But that hasn't happened either.
In the end, the rules may or may not have some impact around the margins, but most people won't really notice very much.
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Yep. I would like to see the Fairness Doctrine reinstated. That has been extremely damaging to USA.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2020
#35
There have been countless studies showing that ISPs are throttling traffic to video providers.
PTWB
Nov 2020
#12
No, Biden's FCC will take care of your concerns, which I don't think really exist right now.
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#23
Just not that big a deal right now. "Disastrous" is somewhat hyperbolic, don't you think?
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#26
Don't think they are interested in losing millions, tens of million customers, by screwing up our
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#27
Agree they are at "mercy." So far, ISP are still meeting requirements of paying customers, be it
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#36
can't wait for the door to hit smart-mouth smart-ass trumper Ajit Pai on the way out
TomDaisy
Nov 2020
#16