Hello and welcome to the net neutrality general discussion thread, a thread to encourage users here to do their part in protecting the Internet and protecting its freedom. Soon, accessing sites like The Bell Tree Forums could cost you more than it already does you to access the Internet, and parts of the Internet could be filtered out completely.
So, what is net neutrality, exactly?
Here is a handy explanation from Battle for the Net:
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet providers like Comcast & Verizon should not control what we see and do online. In 2015, start-ups, Internet freedom groups, and 3.7 million commenters won strong net neutrality rules from the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC). The rules prohibit Internet providers from blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization—"fast lanes" for sites that pay, and slow lanes for everyone else.
Nearly everyone who understands and depends on the Internet supports net neutrality, whether they're startup founders, activists, gamers, politicians, investors, comedians, YouTube stars, or typical Internet users who just want their Internet to work as advertised—regardless of their political party.
Okay, but what can I do to help?
Here is a fantastic list of the ways people are helping to protect net neutrality. Additionally, you can find more information about net neutrality (and add a pop-up alert to your site, if you have one) here.
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