Question.1695 - DQ1 A+ NOTE: I've included a KPFT Interview Idid back in 2015, when Net Neutrality was about to be the law of the land,over on the Micro Lectures page. You •might'wa nt to check that out before you answer here, but you don't haveto. But be sure to do the readings on the syllabus. Net Neutrality was officially abandored by the FCC in December,2016, but the battle rages on at the state level and in the courts. Based on this,provide a brief reflection on net neutrality. What is your (now informed) opinion of the concept? Of the legislation? Why do you find it important or unimportant? Useful or destructive? Are you concerned or relieved about its demise?
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Net neutrality is one of the most important ideas in the digital age. It says that internet service companies (ISPs) shouldn't be able to block or favor certain users on the Internet. Regarding the idea and its path through the congressional process, my main goal is to keep net neutrality as a key part of an open internet. At its core, net neutrality means that an ISP doesn't favor or block certain types of internet data over others. This concept not only encourages competition and new ideas, but it also protects people's rights and makes information more accessible. The internet has become an important way to communicate, do business, and express oneself. To protect democratic values and make sure everyone has equal access to information, it is very important to keep the internet neutral (Yoo, 2012). The road that was taken to pass net neutrality laws shows how long the battle has been going on between corporate interests and public welfare. So, the FCC's bold move in 2015 to enforce strict net neutrality rules was a win for all internet users around the world because it showed that a lot of people wanted to keep the internet open and that business interests would not be allowed to win. On the other hand, this victory was short-lived because more political changes in 2017 took away these protections, undoing decades of work and pressure. In terms of digital freedom and customer protections, the end of net neutrality is a disturbing turn of events. ISPs can take away competition, free speech, and creativity by deciding how millions of people use the Internet when there aren't any real rules in place. Because there aren't any rules about net neutrality, unfair practices like blocking websites, slowing them down, and giving some websites more traffic are allowed. These unfair practices go against the democratic nature of the Internet and make the digital gap even bigger (Cheng et al., 2011). Net neutrality's end will have big effects on the internet and society as a whole in the future. Protecting net neutrality is becoming more and more important as digital tools become more and more important in everyday life. For example, the internet is democratic because it lets people share their ideas, organize them, and take part in global social conversations. If these net neutrality protections aren't in place, corporate power could misuse and abuse this democratic fabric, which would have major effects on a free and open society. After thinking about these things, I still have a strong opinion about net neutrality: it is an important way to protect freedom, equality, and creativity in the digital age. In the fight for net neutrality, there is more at stake than just governmental policy. There is also a moral obligation to protect the public interest from corporate monopolies. Net neutrality should be one of the most important policy issues for consumers and stakeholders as we try to figure out how to rule the internet (Coase, 2013). Finally, the fight for net freedom will last for a long time. It is a call to action for everyone who wants the internet to be free and fair. Let's stay true to our commitment to net neutrality as we deal with the problems of the digital age. It's the only thing that can lead us to a fair society. References Cheng, H. K., Bandyopadhyay, S., & Guo, H. (2011). The debate on net neutrality: A policy perspective. Information systems research, 22(1), 60-82. https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.1090.0257 Coase, R. H. (2013). The federal communications commission. The Journal of Law and Economics, 56(4), 879-915. The Federal Communications Commission | The Journal of Law and Economics: Vol 56, No 4 (uchicago.edu) Yoo, C. (2012). The dynamic internet: How technology, users, and businesses are transforming the network. AEI Press. The Dynamic Internet: How Technology, Users, and Businesses are Transforming ... - Christopher Yoo - Google BooksMore Articles From Communication
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