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WilHarris · 5th Jul 2006, 20:13

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/07...rust_lawsuits/

specofdust · 5th Jul 2006, 20:22

This whole anti-net neutrality thing is such bull****. Customers pay for their lines, businesses pay for their lines, why on earth should businesses(and through them the customers) be expected to pay again? This is simply a case of greedy telecomms companies trying to cash in on companies cash reserves. Speechs like the one from Ted Stevens recently which show how incredibly ignorant the US senators and congressmen can about the whole thing, show that this is simply a case of telecomms companies using lobbying to pass laws enabling them to extort money out of big companies.

koola · 5th Jul 2006, 20:57

Jees, what we do without Google...

steveo_mcg · 5th Jul 2006, 21:00

Start clicking those sponsored links people, were going to need them, the american law makers are coming to liberate the web!

Flibblebot · 5th Jul 2006, 21:13

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Originally Posted by specofdust

Speechs like the one from Ted Stevens recently which show how incredibly ignorant the US senators and congressmen can about the whole thing

For those who are wondering what spec is talking about should read this transcript of Sen. Stevens' awe-inspiring (for all the wrong reasons) and totally uninformed speech.

For those who can't be bothered to read, this is one of the key points of his speech:

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Originally Posted by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)

I just the other day got, an internet was sent by my staff at 10 o'clock in the morning on Friday and I just got it yesterday. Why?

Because it got tangled up with all these things going on the internet commercially.

And this guy was voted in to supposedly to represent the residents of Alaska (granted, that's not many people, but even so...)? Man, this guy makes George W sound like Einstein!

Firehed · 5th Jul 2006, 21:28

Yeah, just listen to the recording on the latest episode of TWiT... it's outright disturbing.

Go go Google.

mattthegamer463 · 5th Jul 2006, 21:31

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Have you got a thought on net neutrality? Drop it in our forums while you still can... we're not much into paying your ISP for the privilege.

Ironically, when I clicked the thread link it said "Could not connect to forums.bit-tech.net"

Horray for Google. They are single handedly saving the wired world by fighting bullsh** stuff like this. The greed of companies is sickening.

fev · 5th Jul 2006, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
I just the other day got, an internet was sent by my staff at 10 o'clock in the morning on Friday and I just got it yesterday. Why?

Because it got tangled up with all these things going on the internet commercially.

Because your damn network admin can't setup the email properly... urgh, email still is pretty damn instant as far as i'm concerned

Cthippo · 5th Jul 2006, 22:01

Once again, go Google!

OTOH, I think it's a bit disturbing that there are so few companies willing to do somthing like this that we think of Google as unique.

DXR_13KE · 5th Jul 2006, 22:56

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I just the other day got, an internet was sent by my staff at 10 o'clock in the morning on Friday and I just got it yesterday. Why?

OMGOMG how can you send an internet?

this guy should die for talking about stuff he knows nothing and has the power to scr*w it up!!!!!

http://blog.wired.com/27BStroke6/ind...try_id=1513010

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA the explanation on how it took to long for the internet to get to its destination.

DougEdey · 5th Jul 2006, 23:16

In order to fix those concerns, I shall start up an internet tube cleaning company forthwith.

I shall let you guys sign up for the service when it is ready.

DXR_13KE · 6th Jul 2006, 00:16

DougEdey call super mario to help you out

edit:

download this: http://media.publicknowledge.org/stevens-on-nn.mp3

and laugh

!!!!

mattthegamer463 · 6th Jul 2006, 01:32

The key to a faster internet

Constructacon · 6th Jul 2006, 02:44

Go go Google power!

Why can't there be more companies out there with ethics like this who are willing to go on the record and get elected representatives to make laws that are actually for the benefit of thier constituants and not just to line their corporate pockets?

Google - best thing for the internet IMHO.

Stuntman · 6th Jul 2006, 08:25

Mann... I sure do love google.

Meh favorite company evar! Cept bit-tech of course... >.>

<.<

DXR_13KE · 6th Jul 2006, 13:10

i must stop downloading pron so the internet can be delivered faster for all you guys. HAHAHAHAHAHA

5th Jul 2006, 20:13	#1
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specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,622	This whole anti-net neutrality thing is such bull****. Customers pay for their lines, businesses pay for their lines, why on earth should businesses(and through them the customers) be expected to pay again? This is simply a case of greedy telecomms companies trying to cash in on companies cash reserves. Speechs like the one from Ted Stevens recently which show how incredibly ignorant the US senators and congressmen can about the whole thing, show that this is simply a case of telecomms companies using lobbying to pass laws enabling them to extort money out of big companies. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,480	DougEdey call super mario to help you out edit: download this: http://media.publicknowledge.org/stevens-on-nn.mp3 and laugh !!!! __________________ RENEGADE X CONTEST! <---- CLICK if you want to win a free Command & Conquer 4 beta key! Last edited by DXR_13KE; 6th Jul 2006 at 00:45.

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,480	i must stop downloading pron so the internet can be delivered faster for all you guys. HAHAHAHAHAHA __________________ RENEGADE X CONTEST! <---- CLICK if you want to win a free Command & Conquer 4 beta key!