Net Neutrality

November 28, 2017 6:11 pm

We are three weeks away from the FCC voting to remove net neutrality rules that govern internet service providers. What this means is you'll see slower speeds on sites that can't pay up for a "fast lane" access. Sites like netflix and youtube will be fine, they've got plenty of money to spend to make sure you see their content as quickly as possible.

Small businesses like Subeta and nonprofits that provide essential community services don't have such deep pockets, and won't be able to buy in to a fast lane.

We believe that the internet should be open, every person should be able to access it. Click here for more information about net neutrality and what you can do to make sure the repeal doesn't happen.

November 28, 2017, 6:59 pm by

Fucking US... Actually, fucking capitalism... Thanks subeta for spreading the word, and thanks to whoever is involved in those custom Ads going around.

November 28, 2017, 6:56 pm by

all done .. I made my voice heard ... I feel that comcast already has their foot in the door with the take over .. On my comcast menu shows that they partnered up with netflix, youtube and pandora already ... Fingers crossed this doesn't pass

November 28, 2017, 6:55 pm by

While I respect your post, I have to say that right now America is in a horrible state. It's not at it's best and quite frankly, it's going down at the moment. Do I still love my country? Yeah. But the things that's been going on is ridiculous, such as this right her. Why the heck would they even try to pass something like this? Greedy! Just plain greed. That's what it boils down to and it's pitiful.

November 28, 2017, 6:55 pm by

Even for people who don't live in the US this is important. I worry that if net neutrality is killed in the US, how long before something similar happens in my country? How will it affect sites I love, many of which are based in the US?

This shit needs to be stopped, or the internet as we know it will suffer.

November 28, 2017, 6:54 pm by

Thank you guys for this, I appreciate everyone stepping up to make sure we all are fighting Net Neutrality.

November 28, 2017, 6:52 pm by

I was wondering when a PSA regarding the possible impending death of the internet would happen. It seems we have to fight to protect it once a year. The FCC is like Bowser, Net Neutrality is Princess Peach, and the internet is the Mushroom Kingdom. And, like how Bowser keeps kidnapping Princess Peach, the FCC are determined to keep putting Net Neutrality, and the Internet, in jeopardy. Emailing and signing petitions won't help, we're just as good as bots to the government if we do it this way. We have to either snail mail or call our representatives. I am seriously scared the internet will be changed for good this year, due to who we have in the white house.

November 28, 2017, 6:52 pm by

Oh my goodness, I had no idea. I agree with you. Thank you for letting me/us/ know about this!! Let's all take a stand!

November 28, 2017, 6:50 pm by

This is why I love Subeta. <3

November 28, 2017, 6:50 pm by

thanks for the reminder.. I will call .. hopefully we can stop this from passing

November 28, 2017, 6:49 pm by

I really appreciate Subeta posting this! I've been following all of this very closely.

As someone from the USA who loves their country though, I ask to please keep all the country bashing to a minimum in the comments! The great thing about our country is that something like this WONT pass because we are all fighting against it. That's the beauty of democracy and having people fight against things they dislike being passed. I know America is far from perfect but there are many people who still love their country as much as anyone else loves theirs!

November 28, 2017, 6:49 pm by

I have seen this link for non-Americans to sign a petition, it's the only thing I've seen so far for those of you not located here. Thank you for your help!!

And thanks Subeta & Keith for helping raise awareness!!

November 28, 2017, 6:49 pm by

Wow. This is just. Wow. What is US coming to :/? Man! I sure as heck will give them a call and give them a piece of my mind. Spreading this word like a wild fire

November 28, 2017, 6:48 pm by

Thanks for posting this Keith!

And now, here come all the "It's inevitable, Subeta is shutting down!" conspiracy theories...Subeta will not be shut down by any means, it'll just be incredibly slower.

November 28, 2017, 6:45 pm by

This is not democracy, this is corporate Oligarchy in action, we need an internet Robin Hood.....That would be us..

November 28, 2017, 6:42 pm by

dslreports.com has a wealth of info and reasons why removing net neutrality is a terrible idea.

November 28, 2017, 6:42 pm by

I'm not American so there is nothing I can do to prevent this from happening. Net neutrality for all. That's the last small 'luxury' that we have in life.

(and even then, we already pay for it)

November 28, 2017, 6:38 pm by

Check 's page for a link to ResistBot for those like me who hate talking on the phone.

November 28, 2017, 6:37 pm by

Forget the 500 csc, this is the post that has me in tears....thank you Keith, thank you Subeta fam <3

November 28, 2017, 6:36 pm by

:/ Do they know they CAN NOT own the internet? [Also, what can we do? I mean, users who are not living in the US]

November 28, 2017, 6:33 pm by

Thanks for reminding me about this very important issue. The link worked great and I was able to sign up for a local protest and called not only my state and local reps but also others using that link.

November 28, 2017, 6:31 pm by

I mean... If this happens maybe I'll be able to restock new items during events? ;) ;) ;)

This is actually insane though. I hope it doesn't pass!

November 28, 2017, 6:31 pm by

I'm not sure about calling but I signed. why are companies still trying to mess with our internet? :(

November 28, 2017, 6:30 pm by

Just called my local representative~ Thanks so much for posting this website, I'll make sure to call and support Net Neutrality all the way!

November 28, 2017, 6:30 pm by

So...Is Subeta safe and still going, or not?

November 28, 2017, 6:29 pm by

This is the first/only site I've seen do this and that's tight as hell. Fight the system!

November 28, 2017, 6:29 pm by

i cannot get through with the link above. can you guide me to where i'd go to sign/?

November 28, 2017, 6:28 pm by

Done! :D

November 28, 2017, 6:28 pm by

Thanks Keith!

I believe this is a global matter and anyone can sign it? I live in Canada and I'll be signing this.

November 28, 2017, 6:25 pm by

click on the link above

November 28, 2017, 6:25 pm by

Really? Where?

November 28, 2017, 6:24 pm by

Yes you can sign. I live in Canada and just signed it

November 28, 2017, 6:23 pm by

Your link is broken, Keith.

also I've already contacted my reps about this, but it's nice to see some awareness being brought up here!

November 28, 2017, 6:23 pm by

I still think you deserve a voice in the matter because this is absolutely a global issue. As you just pointed out - US services are not only accessed by US citizens. Honestly, I'm confused why other countries aren't trying to rule on this as a monopoly that affects other countries.

November 28, 2017, 6:23 pm by

Thanks for making a news post for this, the more people hear about it and do something against it the better. Living in Germany I can't really do much but spread the word, but I really hope this doesn't kill Subeta. I haven't been on here for long, but it's already grown on me and I don't want to lose it. I love you, everyone <3

November 28, 2017, 6:22 pm by

This is so scary so thank you so much for spreading awareness and doing what you can to help!

November 28, 2017, 6:21 pm by

Honestly this makes me so sad. As a Canadian I cannot call or sign but I am really hoping this doesn't go through. It's just so sad this is what's going on in the world today.

November 28, 2017, 6:20 pm by

Are you ready for hilarity? Ajit Pai says that past actual examples of the behavior that the FCC established net neutrality rules to prevent were but blips that are less likely to happen if the rules are removed. Ars article: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/comcast-throttling-bittorrent-was-no-big-deal-fcc-says/

November 28, 2017, 6:18 pm by

Thanks Keith!

November 28, 2017, 6:17 pm by

does the link work for anyone?

in any case, that's what democracy does to things, when business people are occupying key political positions. [go read "rich dad, poor dad" for more info, because that's so true it hurts]

In any case,i heard [some years back and im not sure it is true] that Sweden made internet access a basic human right. Any person in Sweden feel free to confirm or deny this.

November 28, 2017, 6:16 pm by

if this ruins my subeta time omg I will b soooooo mad and not only that I surf the web everyday if i can't even use it because of how slow and whats limited I will be one angry person so sad what the US is trying to come to.

November 28, 2017, 6:16 pm by