WhatsApp Blocked in Brazil

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The court of Brazil has ordered that the messenger app "WhatsApp" be shut down in Brazil for 48 hours. This is ridiculous because so many people worldwide not only in Brazil rely on this app to communicate. We need to bring net neutrality to Brazil! This hit me hard because I'm from Brazil. Net neutrality should be available worlwide.

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This Is Why We Should Care

The sad truth about what would actually happen if net neutrality got abolished today.

The Ongoing Debate

If you are still confused as to  which side of the spectrum you fall under, maybe this article will help you make up your mind. This article thoroughly provides both a pros and cons section. Although, in my opinion I feel the pros are way more than enough to outweigh the cons. For example, net neutrality rules that we shall not be charged extra by our ISP's in accordance with the content we use the internet for. They try to combat that with saying that a higher rate will ensure a better service. But my question is, why pay extra for something we should already be getting with our normal rates?
In anyway, check out Netivist and learn more.

Know Your Rights!

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted three key rules for cable companies:

• No Blocking: broadband providers may not block access to legal content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.
• No Throttling: broadband providers may not impair or degrade lawful Internet traffic on the basis of content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.
• No Paid Prioritization: broadband providers may not favor some lawful Internet traffic over other lawful traffic in exchange for consideration – in other words, no “fast lanes” – including fast lanes for affiliates.

All credit goes to Electronic Frontier Foundation

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Still confused about the whole issue of net neutrality? Comedian John Oliver does a great job in explaining how cable companies are trying to take advantage of us, the people.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Join the Battle

Although the FCC has the right to enforce net neutrality, Congress is planning a "sneak attack" on passing a bill that would take away that right. Join the battle by sending Congress a letter here about our mission to maintain a free internet!

Join the battle here!

FCC Open Internet

Video updating on the decision made by the FCC that there will be a "referee" protecting consumers on the web.

Save the Internet

I found this great website that supports net neutrality. This website offers a brief history of what has been going on with this issue. They also provide a reason for a why it's important that the internet remains "free." The articles goes on to explain how an open internet allows for small business' and any individual to use to the web as a means of income. In addition, a section is provided where race comes into play. Internet neutrality is also important for minorities because the mainstream media fails to give them a voice.
Lastly, if you follow the link below you will notice the bright orange buttons at the top that say "Take Action" and "Donate," which allow you to get involved.

Net Neutrality What You Need to Know Now

Obama's View on Net Neutrality

President Obama has been fighting in favor of net neutrality even before he was a president.
2007 - His presidential campaign contained key concepts favoring the right to a free and open internet.
2010 - The FCC introduces regulations that say that ISP's could not block any content or set any limits on users.
2011 - Verizon files a lawsuit against the FCC rules on net neutrality
2014 - A user creates a petition that is then signed by more than 100,000 people voting for an open and free internet. The White House responds and says that they support the petition. This caused the FCC to open a debate where people could submit their opinion on this topic. Over 4 million people submitted their comments and the people's voice definitely caused an impact on the FCC final decision.
2015 - The FCC rules that the internet should be free.

Full article directly from the White House with a more complete story on how Obama is in favor of net neutrality:

White House Net Neutrality

Net Neutrality Definiton

First we must establish a proper definition for what net neutrality means:it means that our ISP (internet service providers) should give us the freedom to access anything on the internet without any regulations.
Here is an image explaining how ISP's want things to be like

My Stand in this Issue

We should have freedom using the internet. I don't think there should be a regulation by the companies that provide us internet service. I think this is a good topic because our lives are so centered around technology and the internet that people should be more aware of the circumstances that are happening behind the scenes.

Corporate Internet Providers Threaten Net Neutrality