Currently, one of the most polarizing arguments is between the social media community and major telecommunications companies supported by politicians about net neutrality; a position passed in 2015 that bans Internet providers from discriminating on how broadband is used. The current debate stems from the Federal Trade Commission’s new plan for new regulations that support Internet service providers charging for certain websites and even controlling how long some websites take to load. This new regulation would change the way Internet, specifically social media, is used.
What #NetNeutrality is: You've likely heard about countries like China that block certain websites from their citizens. That's what would happen to America if you lost net neutrality. It's a very shady way to begin stripping your free speech. It's a freedom worth fighting for. pic.twitter.com/w0retR7RSb
— Christine Beswick (@bychristinebswk) November 23, 2017
The hashtag #NetNeutrality
has been trending on Twitter with many people trying to educate others on the importance of this decision.
Sums up #NetNeutrality. pic.twitter.com/7XA7uBXPk3
— Khalil Sehnaoui (@sehnaoui) November 23, 2017
Although there is strong opposition to this proposition from consumers, politicians and the media have been supporting the proposition, due to the increase in revenue.
.@AjitPaiFCC on reversing net neutrality: "It's all geared towards making a business case for the private sector to invest and to innovate." pic.twitter.com/SYW4GpVmZX
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) November 22, 2017
Now is the time to end government micromanagement of the internet and let it thrive without federal, state, or local meddling: https://t.co/AwrXQcSrpZ
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 21, 2017
Social media has been a way for people around the world to join forces, spread ideas/news, and fight for their rights all through free speech. If social media becomes another commodity people have to pay for, we are limiting the amount of people that can contribute and these companies would ultimately be deciding what we see.
If you don’t know why #NetNeutraility is the number 1 trend right now then you should look it up before your internet starts to slow down
— Andre (@MrGoodBaller) November 21, 2017
Next time someone tries to tell you that the internet was fine without #NetNeutrality and it going away will won't change anything just remind them of this… pic.twitter.com/YHJMiWEBSe
— Barnacules Nerdgasm (@Barnacules) November 24, 2017
Make your voice heard. The vote is December 14th.
It’s Thanksgiving. I still called my Congress representatives, still called my senators, still called @AjitPaiFCC at 202 418 1000 to tell them ALL to oppose Pai’s scheme to repeal #NetNeutrality and I encourage you to do so, as well. Fill them mailboxes.
— Sam Sykes (@SamSykesSwears) November 23, 2017
As someone who has been following the news about the Net Neutrality issue recently but hasn’t really had the chance to look at the conversation on Twitter it was interesting to see the variety of tweets about this that you included in your post. It makes sense that those tweeting against Net Neutrality are those who work in government and media since they would be able to profit if it is abolished. Great post!