I can't believe this!!

[kazutakia]

Everyone, read this: http://www.tpmcafe.com/node/29086

Because by next Wednesday, the Internet in the US will be turned over to all the bigshot telecom companies. I seriously can't believe that legislators are actually in FAVOR of this! No longer will we have one happy, unified Internet. It's metamorphosing into multiple internets, all of which will probably be 'censored' and crap. You can only read what they want you to read, see only what they want you to see, etc. Scary thought, isn't it? It really sounds like one of those scary sci-fi short stories I read a few years ago. And of course, more fees for stupid little things so the companies can get more profit. This is all just fucking ridiculous! Soon the Internet will turn into a concept like separate news channels...and you'll have to pay if you want the whole package.

The biggest problem I have with this? The fact that no one even KNOWS about this, or that almost no one is reporting it! But why? This is so huge, but it's just flitting by completely unnoticed. So, if any of you out there actually do care, go here: http://www.civic.moveon.org/save_the_internet/ You know I don't usually post petitions in my blog, but this is serious shit. This problem needs to be addressed now.

Comments

[aucune-gloire.livejournal.com]

I signed.

It's kind of funny. I can't even imagine a controlled Internet.

[flamingwars.livejournal.com]

Signed.

I tried to spread awareness over on DR not to long ago but I guess it wasn't that important to others. I really hope this doesn't pass, it's a scary thought.

[flamingwars.livejournal.com]

Sorry to double post again if it makes you feel better I even sent emails to a couple senators of California.

[kazutakia.livejournal.com]

This is very true. I know that all it is is a vote, but votes do influence future actions and that's what I'm more worried about. I mean, the fact that they're even THINKING about doing this scares me shitless.

You're right though, I know Microsoft and Google won't stand for this and that calms me in a sort of twisted way. Then again, Google doesn't have the greatest rep with the current administration, so I have a feeling that telecom companies just might win out.

[the-antipop.livejournal.com]

hahaha did you copy and paste most of mine? Thanks for spreading the word Sheila Oi

[kazutakia.livejournal.com]

Haha, no I didn't copy and paste most of yours, but you were my inspiration so to speak. :-P But sure thing about spreading the word. This needs to get out to the world and fast!

[kari-sharikan.livejournal.com]

This is the destined path the internet will follow and was chosen as such long before these stories were ever let be known. All in favor of the mighty dollar and in favor of controlling who sees what, where and why and how. One must protect the inocent from the evils of the unknown or so is thought. One must be ever vigialante in protecting the weak from the monsters of evil in all their disguies.

Just think what this could do to most websites privately run. Such as communities where those who get together to share ideas or feelings. Like otherkin communites in general. Wait when those have to be aproved to be allowed online and their content screended and censored for what could be considered dangerous to the human mind, both young and old alike. Such is the way of power. Those who have it abuse it in the greater name of the whole. The needs of the few out weigh the needs of the or wants of the few.