[palmer]

Getting rid of net-neutrality benefits existing power structures...

There is no "net neutrality" now. The "fast lanes" don't mean anything except for streaming HD video. You certainly don't need streaming HD to be informed and get non-mainstream viewpoints. Low quality video is completely adequate for that.

[Boise3981]

There is no "net neutrality" now.

There's some net-neutrality now. California passed their own net neutrality law and, as a rather large market, what they want can often dictate standards to the rest of the country. Further, some of the steps the FCC took to remove net-neutrality are still under litigation and haven't taken effect yet.

While whether the effects are a big deal or not is a matter of opinion, who benefits really isn't. Removing net-neutrality benefits those with the deepest pockets capable of paying the premium for access to the "fast lane". Removing net-neutrality harms the "little guy" or the non-mainstream as they can't afford to keep up with the established corporations. Keeping net-neutrality helps alternative views and newer startups.

But whether it's a big enough deal to worry about is a matter of opinion.