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To: Delta Dawn
The carriers have at times blocked access to Google or have forced their users to use the software provided by the carrier.

You seem to understand this issue. Tell me, why do csrriers want to block our access to Google or force us to use software that they provide? Why are these internet providers opposed to allowing all of their users unfettered access to the whole web?

I don't always trust government, but have you ever tried to get a problem solved by Time Warner?

128 posted on 12/22/2010 8:02:01 PM PST by Walts Ice Pick
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To: Walts Ice Pick

Money. By controlling your surfing experience, every software producer is attempting to control how and where you spend your money online. You may not be purchasing something from the provider, but if you got to the online retailer through their software, then the provider will get a cut of your purchase. It is the way the web works.


129 posted on 12/22/2010 8:51:22 PM PST by Delta Dawn (The whole truth.)
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To: Walts Ice Pick
Tell me, why do csrriers want to block our access to Google or force us to use software that they provide? Why are these internet providers opposed to allowing all of their users unfettered access to the whole web?

Don't argue this if all you have is red herrings. Obviously if you want to see wikileaks there's not a damn thing that your carrier, the government or anyone else can do to stop you. So that's not the issue at all. The only pertinent question is whether carriers should be allowed to charge stupid users more for services that use more bandwidth. Smart users won't be affected since they will route around it. The big advantage is that it frees up more bandwidth for everyone else.

The even bigger advantage is that the carrier overcharges stupid people and smart people can choose another carrier. That's the beauty of the market, no government needed. OTOH, if you want government provided dial-up, then sign up for net neutrality.

135 posted on 12/23/2010 4:56:19 AM PST by palmer (Cooperating with Obama = helping him extend the depression and implement socialism.)
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