[hackerspaces] Organizing for Net Neutrality / Open Internet

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Have you considered starting a petition on Change.org?  They seem to be
effective.


On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 10:21 AM, Edward L Platt <ed at elplatt.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Here in the US, the FCC is proposing new rules that would allow ISPs to
> discriminate against internet traffic based on content.  This would allow,
> for instance, a recent deal between Netflix and Comcast in which Comcast
> deliberately slows down Netflix traffic to paying customers unless Netflix
> also pays Comcast.
>
> See:
> http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/05/the-case-for-rebooting-the-network-neutrality-debate/361809/
>
> I want an internet where access doesn't depend on corporate bribes, and
> I'll bet you do too.  With an extended network of millions, hackerspaces
> are in a great place to have a real influence on this before the FCC kills
> net neutrality.
>
> Let's start coordinating any current efforts and sources of information,
> and discussing what type of actions and statements we can make.  If you
> want to help, start by joining and introducing yourself to this list:
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/open-inet-spaces
>
> Alternatively, please direct any non-constructive criticism, off-topic
> diatribes, and bike-shedding to:
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/self-indulgent-wankers
>
> Happy hacking,
> -Ed
>
> --
> Edward L. Platt
> http://elplatt.com
> http://civic.mit.edu/users/elplatt
> http://i3detroit.com
> @elplatt <http://twitter.com/elplatt>
>
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