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http://live.pirillo.com/ – The idea of Network Neutrality is very good… in theory. Some companies, however, don’t want Net Neutrality

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Opinions on net neutrality are quite extreme. Thanks to a Gnomedexer liveblogging this discussion (thanks Kathy), we have a better idea as to what’s really happening:

Telecos want to resell access to you – the consumer – to the people who develop content. They will use their market power to restrict consumer choice. Example: Canadian teleco blocking access to union site during strike.

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I have one word for y’all: Ouch:

Senate panel narrowly rejected strict Net neutrality rules on Wednesday, dealing a grave setback to companies like eBay, Google and Amazon.com that had made enacting them a top political priority this year. By an 11-11 tie, the Senate Commerce Committee failed to approve a Democrat-backed amendment that would have ensured all Internet traffic is treated the same no matter what its “source” or “destination” might be. A majority was needed for the amendment to succeed.

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