Game Theory Computer Model Backs Net Neutrality

Stu writes "'A world without net neutrality is one devoid of intellectual development' said Sir Tim Berners Lee in a presentation to congress last week. Well, now there's a computer model that uses game theory to back that forecast up. Developed at the University of Florida, the model shows that everyone loses if the IPs get their way — even, eventually, the IPs."

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Re:Not interesting

[Kohath]

Lots of stereotypes there. All negative toward America. Hmm.

I don't think a company has the same instincts that lead to obesity though.

Re:Please, no more comments

[arminw]

.....The root of the net neutrality debate in the US is the decision of the FCC to resolve the different handling ......

The solution of course is to let each company decide whether they want to be protected from liability for the content they carry. If yes, then they are a common carrier, otherwise that should be open to lawsuits over any content they carry, such as porn for example, just as a radio station might get sued. Why should there be *any* differenced made by whatever means and pathways bits are delivered? The phone companies want to have their cake and eat it too. They want to get some of the content provider pie without also the risks of being held responsible for such content. Content providers too should not be treated differently. Regardless how the content gets to the consumer, whether by various wires & fibers, airwaves or print, the rules should be the same for all. For example, a broadcaster is a broadcaster, no matter how the signal eventually makes its way to the receiver. Therefore all broadcasting rules should be the same. Of course, vested interests will try to keep things in their favor.

Re:Hyperbole and hysteria

[arminw]

....ending their current status as neutral providers......

Government now protects "neutral" carriers from liability over what content they carry. Just tell them that if they chose to benefit from content selectively, they will lose that protection. Different KINDS of contents could get preferential treatment, but not content from different sources. Is that such a hard thing to do?