Net Neutrality

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I think some of the fears about net neutrality ("repealing net neutrality rules will destroy the Internet!") are overblown. ISPs already do some things that arguably violate current net neutrality rules (one random example). However, the FCC's proposal to scrap net neutrality rules would obviously embolden ISPs to do other things that are clearly prohibited by current rules.

I'm afraid that repealing net neutrality rules could stifle innovation and hamper the online experience, especially in areas where ISP competition is limited. In a lot of places, people only have one or two ISPs to choose from, so people can't switch to a competitor if their ISP does something they don't like.

As I wrote right before the recent FCC decision, I don't think this will be the end of the Internet as we know it. I do think it's cause for concern, though.

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