I am finding it harder and harder....

[digitaldiscipline]

... not to just say, "Fuck you, Google."

I'm already disgusted with Verizon (have I mentioned our cable has been out since Thursday?) because of the metric assload of crap K had to go through when she left their wireless service.

Because tomorrow, it'll be a lot harder to criticize Google & Verizon. With the collusion of Google, Verizon has finally gotten the ability to control what websites you can see-- or at least which ones you can see this year.

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[y2kdragon.livejournal.com]

Net Neutrality what?

[perspicuity.livejournal.com]

'''For years, Internet advocates have warned of the doomsday scenario that will play out on Monday: Google and Verizon will announce a deal that the New York Times reports "could allow Verizon to speed some online content to Internet users more quickly if the content's creators are willing to pay for the privilege." '''

mmm, what? why is that a doomsday scenario? i've been seeing "preferred conduits" for years. so, verizon will pre-compile certain content for a faster seeming network via mobile devices? at&t should be afraid!

or is there something more evil here?

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[sloot.livejournal.com]

they both denied it.

[argonel.livejournal.com]

NYT was stirring up shit without knowing what they were talking about. Details are available in today's post on the Google public policy blog. In short all legal traffic must be given equal priority and ISP must provide what they claim to provide. The only really shaky part is element 6 which leaves wireless basically unregulated.

http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.com/2010/08/joint-policy-proposal-for-open-internet.html