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FCC Votes to Begin Dismantling Net Neutrality

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  1. Melody Bot May 18, 2017
    Melody Bot

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    Karl Bode, writing for TechDirt:


    Surprising absolutely nobody, the FCC today voted 2-1 along strict party lines to begin dismantling net neutrality protections for consumers. The move comes despite the fact that the vast majority of non-bot comments filed with the FCC support keeping the rules intact. And while FCC boss Ajit Pai has breathlessly insisted he intended to listen to the concerns of all parties involved, there has been zero indication that this was a serious commitment as he begins dismantling all manner of broadband consumer protections, not just net neutrality.

    As you might have expected, the FCC was quick to release a statement claiming that gutting the popular consumer protections would usher forth a magical age of connectivity, investment, and innovation.
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  2. carlosonthedrums May 18, 2017
    carlosonthedrums

    Cooler than a polar bear's toenails Prestigious

    Why is everything complete fucking garbage right now?
     
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  3. Raku May 19, 2017
    Raku

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    Well this is disappointing...

    I'm honestly hoping for the best, but now I have to fear that things will just continue to get worse =/
     
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  4. somethingliketj May 19, 2017
    somethingliketj

    And that's why you always leave a note.

    Fuck this.
     
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  6. Tim Fitzpatrick May 19, 2017
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    This is a completely valid response to most anything in the news.
     
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  7. Yellowcard2006 May 19, 2017
    Yellowcard2006

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    Oh! I had not realized this!

    Well in that case why didn't we do this sooner!

    :-|