[hackerspaces] Organizing for Net Neutrality / Open Internet

[charlie wallace]

we wouldn't want to discriminate against internet traffic based on content

On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 10:14 AM, Randall G. Arnold
<randall.arnold at texrat.net> wrote:
> Careful, it's exactly this sort of thing that brings down the wrath of the
> Discussion List Decorum Police.
> Last time anyone kidded here, it went dark for almost a week after police
> intervention.
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> Randy
>
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> On May 14, 2014 at 12:08 PM matt <matt at nycresistor.com> wrote:
>
> This is my rifle this is my gun.  This one's for voting, this ones for fun.
>
>
> On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Colin Keigher <general at keyboardcowboy.ca>
> wrote:
>
> Hey. It's going to be like #bringbackourgirls because Twitter hashtags are
> an effective strategy in getting governments that are inept or clueless to
> go up against terrorist organisations.
>
> Even David Cameron thinks it works:
> http://imgur.com/iTAF4Bx
>
> If we keep it up, eventually the electromagnetic spectrum will wipe out all
> terrorism, civil rights violations, and corporate maleficence!
>
> - Colin
>
>
> On 14/05/2014 09:36, matt wrote:
>
> Has anyone considered signal interference attacks on the electromagnetic
> spectrum?  Arrrrrr!
>
>
> On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Colin Keigher <general at keyboardcowboy.ca>
> wrote:
>
> Yes. Nothing like armchair protesting.
>
> - Colin
>
> On 14/05/2014 05:25, B F wrote:
>
> 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
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