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This is an internal working space for Wikimedia-DC members developing our position on '''net neutrality'''. |
This is an internal working space for Wikimedia-DC members developing our position on '''net neutrality'''. |
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| − | Draft text for tweets: "On December 14 the FCC will consider a change in rules that would allow providers of U.S. Internet services to charge consumers prices for access to particular web sites. This would interfere with the open access to information that is needed for a healthy civil society. Wikimedia DC opposes the change |
+ | Draft text for tweets: "On December 14 the FCC will consider a change in rules that would allow providers of U.S. Internet services to charge consumers prices for access to particular web sites. This would interfere with the open access to information that is needed for a healthy civil society because these providers are often near-monopolies.. Wikimedia DC opposes the change and prefers the present rules that support net neutrality. We stand with the Wikimedia Foundation and other organizations in favor of a freer Internet." |
* and cite: Jan Gerlach, WMF. 2017-12-04. [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2017/12/04/net-neutrality-access-to-knowledge/ Net neutrality is essential for access to knowledge]. WMF blog post. |
* and cite: Jan Gerlach, WMF. 2017-12-04. [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2017/12/04/net-neutrality-access-to-knowledge/ Net neutrality is essential for access to knowledge]. WMF blog post. |
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Revision as of 14:14, 12 December 2017
Workspace: Public policy
This is an internal working space for Wikimedia-DC members developing our position on net neutrality.
Draft text for tweets: "On December 14 the FCC will consider a change in rules that would allow providers of U.S. Internet services to charge consumers prices for access to particular web sites. This would interfere with the open access to information that is needed for a healthy civil society because these providers are often near-monopolies.. Wikimedia DC opposes the change and prefers the present rules that support net neutrality. We stand with the Wikimedia Foundation and other organizations in favor of a freer Internet."
- and cite: Jan Gerlach, WMF. 2017-12-04. Net neutrality is essential for access to knowledge. WMF blog post.
A bit of background
- article recommended by Jeremy P
- Call for comments on the FCC's Open Internet Order -- possibly the same as https://www.fcc.gov/restoring-internet-freedom
- Erik Moeller, Wikimedia Foundation. August 1st, 2014. Wikipedia Zero and Net Neutrality: Protecting the Internet as a Public Space. Wikimedia blog.
- Jan Gerlach, WMF. 2017-12-04. Net neutrality is essential for access to knowledge. WMF blog post.