So let's start with what the bill passed by congress actually does: It prevents an Obama regulation from going into effect that would require ISPs to AGAIN get an affirmative opt-in for use of user data for marketing purposes (you did read that terms of service thing when you signed up with your ISP, right? You saw where you agreed to this, and the procedure for opting out, right? Right?)
Again, reading that terms of service, you also saw that no personally identifiable data would be sold. IE: They wouldn't sell your browsing history, but would sell that you visit shoe sites or travel sites.
But if that's all they're selling, and Facebook and Google and Microsoft are doing FAR more, why would the FCC go and make this opt-in rule? Oh, right, because Google and Facebook pretty much paid to put in the rule to make their own data worth more, because who in their right mind would opt-in for marking based upon your browsing behavior?
Well, anyone who signs up for a Google account or a Facebook account or.. You did read THEIR terms of service, didn't you? Rather than being able to opt out, it is a requirement for service.
So why all the hysterics? Because liberals are going to throw a hissy fit over EVERY Obama era regulation being repealed. Don't feel bad about being duped, tens of thousands of conservatives are out there joining the wahh pile because they also got fooled. But now you know, and if you are still on board with liberals, well, that's on you.
Yeah, reading TOS’s is a waste of time. Every app, software and now some sites, have you “agree” by simply using it. BTW, when you install a program that you bought and read the TOS how many people actually say “no” and then trash the program they paid for?