Timeline for Net Neutrality and Stack Overflow / Stack Exchange
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| Jan 6, 2018 at 19:22 | comment | added | wizzwizz4 | @Καrτhικ I think the point is that, if a big, complex infrastructure is required, it's next to impossible for start-ups to do it. Therefore it can often only be done by one company. There's a choice: monopoly or utility. For water, electricity etc. utility was chosen. For internet, monopoly <del>was chosen</del> <ins>grew <del>organically</del> <ins>however it grew</ins></ins>. | |
| Jul 13, 2017 at 12:12 | comment | added | Καrτhικ | What would have happened without being classified a utility is at this point pure conjecture. How do you know that unshackled, the power companies would not have innovated and already had superlative solar-panel roofs, energy storage devices and super-efficient HVAC systems? Competition - the fight for survival always wins. The FCC on the other hand is a monopoly. Are you going to similarly argue for phone makers to be regulated as a utility? | |
| Jul 13, 2017 at 3:05 | comment | added | floor cat | Don't want the hassle of a Fubar package? Simply switch providers! Leave your slow, local energy behind with the Premium FUBAR Subscription. Say goodbye to lights out, and hello to Fubar! | |
| Jul 12, 2017 at 22:58 | comment | added | Travis J | It most certainly is about bandwidth. ISP's throttling content was one of the core issues that brought all of this to light (comcast and other's treatment of torrents). While content censorship is also an issue, that is not what is currently at stake. This imagery is spot on. | |
| Jul 12, 2017 at 22:28 | comment | added | Alex Gordon | but the "control" issue is specifically about CONTENT. it is directed towards specific resources. it is not a bandwidth issue. | |
| Jul 12, 2017 at 19:05 | comment | added | jscs | The analogy is perfect. With neutrality, data is undifferentiated. Without, you are charged for each web service you consume. | |
| Jul 12, 2017 at 17:11 | comment | added | Alex Gordon | this is a poor analogy. the whole argument is specifically centered around content, not something that is undifferentiable like electricity itself. we are talking specifically about content. your illustration is deceptive. | |
| Jul 12, 2017 at 17:06 | history | answered | ryanpcmcquen | CC BY-SA 3.0 |