Net Neutrality is in danger (again)
Normally I don’t partake in politics unless I feel like I need to, but considering the subject matter has been discussed nonstop I feel like I should put up a reminder;
Net Neutrality is under threat once again, and in the following month, unless people are very vocal about it, it will be taken away.
The FCC feels that the current model of the internet is not the best model for them and, just like leeches, they want to find a way to squeeze a bit more money out of you by limiting the accessibility of the internet and various websites with it.
How the internet works currently is free accessibility and anonymity. Anyone can access the internet and anyone can express themselves without repercussions, that’s why websites like 4chan, Reddit, and even Tumblr are so popular to various social groups. However, without Net Neutrality, the internet will be reduced back to the days of AOL, where services are behind a paywall and popular websites will be restricted of access depending on which service you have.
This will affect everyone, especially people who make a living off of the internet apl over the world. Imagine freelance artists who are already struggling financially having to pay to access their main source of income. Imagine not being able to watch your favorite youtubers as often due to having to pay for youtube, which in turn hurts their revenue and they also struggle. Imagine students having to write an essay but being restricted to a shitty internet connection at the library because they themselves can’t afford it due to student loan debt.
The internet is not a free place, that is understandable. That is why you get annoying ads on your frequently used websites. However, without Net Neutrality, you’ll be squeezed out of every penny you have just to see an ad if the FCC get their way this next month
What you can do is contact your local congressman and express your concerns about net neutrality, or better yet, contact the FCC and be vocal about what they are doing and how destructive it will be. The internet is one of the last things people in the US have that exercises their freedom and their right to anonymity. It’s the most revolutionary thing in our existence as a species. If that is controlled by the government, then imagine what else can be controlled
The final date for the FCC’s decision is December 22nd. Contact your local congressman and express your concerns, and don’t forget to reblog and spread the word. This fight isnt over
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