but there isnt an off-topic area and i felt that this was something that we should all be made aware of... do with me what you will, i throw myself on the mercy of the nutkins!:imsorry:
QuoteCongress is pushing a law that would abandon the Internet's First Amendment -- a principle called Network Neutrality that prevents companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast from deciding which Web sites work best for you -- based on what site pays them the most. Your local library shouldn’t have to outbid Barnes & Noble for the right to have its Web site open quickly on your computer.
Net Neutrality allows everyone to compete on a level playing field and is the reason that the Internet is a force for economic innovation, civic participation and free speech. If the public doesn't speak up now, Congress will cave to a multi-million dollar lobbying campaign by telephone and cable companies that want to decide what you do, where you go, and what you watch online.
This isn’t just speculation -- we've already seen what happens elsewhere when the Internet's gatekeepers get too much control. Last year, Canada's version of AT&T -- Telus -- blocked their Internet customers from visiting a Web site sympathetic to workers with whom Telus was negotiating. And Shaw, a major Canadian cable company, charges an extra $10 a month to subscribers who dare to use a competing Internet telephone service.
check out save the internet (http://www.savetheinternet.com/) fore more info.
Might try Nothingland with that sort of thing.
Quote from: MaddmanMight try Nothingland with that sort of thing.
We agree that it should be posted over there.
On the other hand, we've got no problem with it being here either.
Ya. By ancient accord with our sister site Nothingland she has eternal dominion over those things "off topic" to your hearts content. You'll need to make a new account over there though. Feel free to do so.
very well, thanks.