Comment Where's the doom and gloom? (Score 1) 115
I remember when people said we'd get "package" type deals from internet companies. That never happened. Can anyone point to anything that came as a result of removing "net neutrality" laws other than removing red tape? I'm genuinely asking. I'm down to grab my pitchfork, but I'm not sure what to get upset about. It's been six years.
Before you jump down my throat, I'm not arguing against it. I'm just saying John Oliver promised that if net neutrality is removed streaming services and internet providers would vastly change. That hasn't happened at all.
Moreover, it appeared that internet providers wanted corporations to pay for increased speeds, not consumers. And before you say "You don't think the streaming company will just pass it on to you?" my answer is no, I don't pay for streaming services, so I really don't care. AND I completely understand that you WANT me to care so that YOU don't have to pay more for your streaming subscription, but then just call this what it is, it's not the end of the internet, it's some people have to pay more for things they're subscribed to.
And yes, I understand that the internet providers COULD instead go after consumers "pay for the high-speed streaming service package" which would be something I'd be against, but then this is a solution looking for a problem because as far as I'm aware, none of them are doing it yet. IF they do, then grab your pitchfork. But otherwise, where's the apocalypse we were promised?