[Linux4christians] LXer Supporting Net Neutrality

[Matthew Lewis]

Not to start a flame war, but I'd have to say I do not support "Net 
Neutrality."  If the telecable companies have the ability to charge for 
premium service, in my opinion they have the right to do so.  Although I 
wouldn't like the consequences of this, I believe it is a matter of 
principle and therefore I can't oppose it.

It's the same principle as software companies (or even open-source 
groups) charging extra for premium technical support.  Surely nobody 
here would say that's wrong, so just why is it wrong for a telecable 
company to charge more for better service?

Now I'm sure I've just let myself in for 40 people to tell me how and 
why I'm wrong... ;-)



Don Parris wrote:

> Hey gang,
>
> I thought y'all might want to know that LXer is supporting Net
> Neutrality.  Essentially, the telecable giants are attempting to base
> access (speed, priority) on the ability to pay.  This means that if I
> can pay more money than you, I get more priority and you get less.
> Currently, we all get the same priority.  My editorial today explains it
> more detail.
>
> http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/62155/index.html
>
> Blessings,
> Don
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