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The Durable Internet: Preserving Network Neutrality without Regulation

The Durable Internet: Preserving Network Neutrality without Regulation

Posted Nov 12, 2008 19:19 UTC (Wed) by ralphdegennaro (subscriber, #35718)
In reply to: The Durable Internet: Preserving Network Neutrality without Regulation by drag
Parent article: The Durable Internet: Preserving Network Neutrality without Regulation

Its a tough balance to maintain fairness (because there are those that don't want to be fair) in "the now", without limiting or inappropriately applying "the now rules" to new things where they don't fit. I think the good laws are written conceptually to allow for the dynamics/growth/evolution of society.

But nothing is perfect. Look at the changes in Patent law that are happening right now. They were good at one conceptual understanding of the world. Though when knew things come, its human nature to see if old rules apply. Its a shame that its so difficult to see that they don't.

Anyways, I should read the article. And I hope those we've put in place to make laws & regulations read all sides/agendas/spins and try to keep things fair, open; for both "the now" and "the future".


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