F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules

Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by ambrosite on Thursday December 14, 2017 @03:12PM (#15926494)

>> Go talk to the people who are actually running in those districts. If you can write them even the cost of a ps4, they want to hear from you.

You propose this as a solution, but for the average person it makes no sense. Suppose that in the worst case scenario, the big ISPs did eventually start throttling certain content and offering tiered pricing for unfettered access to the entire Internet. Would the extra cost of upgrading to a higher tier really be worse than the cost of making political donations and taking the time to participate in lobbying activities (even if it were as simple as mailing a printed letter or making a phone call)? I am going to guess that for the average person it is not worth it.

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Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by llsf on Thursday December 14, 2017 @08:42PM (#15929081)

I am not sure if this is the right equation. Should we accept something wrong just because it costs (financially) us (personally) less than fighting for fixing it ? Are we becoming more apathetic than the previous generations ? (real question) Should the cost of right be priceless ?

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Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by ambrosite on Thursday December 14, 2017 @09:36PM (#15929288)

I'm not saying whether it is right or wrong. I am just saying that realistically, this is the calculation that many people will make.

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Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by tehwalrus on Friday December 15, 2017 @04:34AM (#15930655)

The calculation has to include the whole set of stuff the Republicans break and cost you though, not just net neutrality and your connection bill.

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Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by Quiark on Thursday December 14, 2017 @10:03PM (#15929385)

Don't be so pessimistic, people care about things.

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