FCC Votes To Consider Next Round of 'Net Neutrality' Rules 182
As you may have watched live earlier today, the FCC in a protester-heavy hearing has voted to formally consider a net neutrality proposal. The linked L.A. Times story says the 3-2 vote of the commissioners represents a victory for FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: 'A Democrat who took over in November, Wheeler triggered outrage among public interest groups, online activists and many liberals with a plan that would for the first time allow the possibility of so-called pay-for-priority deals. Wheeler said his plan has been misconstrued and that it would not allow broadband providers to block any legal content or slow down connections in a way that is commercially unreasonable.' As the Washington Post points out, the phrase "commercially unreasonable" is a loaded one. More good coverage at Ars Technica, too.
Re:The fast lanes: a parable (Score:5, Funny)
The next month there are two toll lanes and a muddy ditch in each direction.
I wish people would stop bringing Oklahoma into these things...
Re:The Democrats killed Net Neutrality !! (Score:5, Funny)
"Tom, I'm sorry, we can't support this proposal. You're not fuckin' the public hard enough. Gotta do it hard, deep, no lube or go home." - Repubs.