Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or regulators

Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by guelo on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @02:25AM (#4384865)

The pipes themselves must not be regulated based on the content. In other words, freedom for users, not necessarily for ISPs.

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Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by wseymour on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @03:07AM (#4384964)

What difference between end-users and ISPs means that one party may have freedom but the other may not?

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Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by k-mcgrady on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @03:56AM (#4385061)

The difference is that we give ISP's the use of our countries spectrum. Without that, they wouldn't have a business. So it's fair that we can prevent them from screwing us through regulation.

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Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by danielweber on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @12:01PM (#4386592)

If we are talking wireless, then you might have a point, but you can always lay more wire.

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Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by k-mcgrady on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @12:34PM (#4386762)

True but it's easier said than done. The huge cost involved in laying more wire is a big barrier to entry. And I would guess there are limits to the amount of cable that can be laid.

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Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by waterlesscloud on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @03:17AM (#4384985)

What difference between government and individuals?

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Re:Steve Wozniak: Internet should not have gatekeepers or re... by spindritf on Wednesday August 15, 2012 @10:49AM (#4386194)

Monopoly on violence.

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