Two-Tier Internet?

Re: Two-Tier Internet? Posted by Nickelplate on Thu Jun 1st 2006 at 1:54am

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I got an email from the CEO of eBay that said that the US legislature was considering a "two-tier internet" because of large telecommunications companies' greed. Apparently the plan is to make two "lanes" of internet access: the fast lane which would be for what the companies choose, and the slow lane for everyone else.

http://news.com.com/House+panel+votes+for+Net+neutrality/2100-1028_3-6077007.html

looks like it didn't pass, whew.

I tried sniffing coke, but the ice cubes kept getting stuck in my nose.
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Re: Two-Tier Internet? Posted by French Toast on Thu Jun 1st 2006 at 2:10am

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Why is the CEO of eBay emailing you?

Re: Two-Tier Internet? Posted by Nickelplate on Thu Jun 1st 2006 at 2:39am

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She emailed all eBay users. It's not like I'm special or anything...

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Re: Two-Tier Internet? Posted by Agent Smith on Thu Jun 1st 2006 at 3:17am

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But you are special Nickel... very special. :biggrin:

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Re: Two-Tier Internet? Posted by Windows 98 on Thu Jun 1st 2006 at 3:57am

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Whew, dodged that bullet

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