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AT&T Denies Censorship, Won't Change Contract

Posted by kdawson on from the trust-us-we're-good-guys dept.

Vox writes "As we discussed here a few days back, AT&T's Terms of Service has very broad language giving them the right to terminate the account of any AT&T Internet service customer who criticizes the company. Ars Technica notes that such broad language is not unusual in ISPs' terms of service, and that AT&T told them they won't be changing the contract. A company spokesman said it's not a big deal because they have no intent to censor criticism. AT&T claims to respect its subscribers' right to voice their opinions and says that the contract is aimed at stopping the exploitation of children, and other tangible wrongs. As the article notes, taking the company on faith after the spying scandal is asking maybe a little too much."

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  1. Ok by toleraen · · Score: 5, Funny

    As the article notes, taking the company on faith after the spying scandal is asking maybe a little too much. Fine then: AT&T sucks.

    Time to play the waiting game.
    1. Re:Ok by kimvette · · Score: 2, Funny

      I am an AT&T (formerly Cingular) customer. I love AT&T. AT&T can do no wrong.

      AT&T, thank you for not disconnecting my service upon reading this post.

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    2. Re:Ok by Spacezilla · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm very happy with Demon. Yes, I can see why you would say that. :)
  2. Conversely... by Tackhead · · Score: 4, Funny
    > As the article notes, taking the company on faith after the spying scandal is asking maybe a little too much."

    ...but as the contract notes, accusing AT&T of being run by bunch of wannabe censors, spies, and just plain all-round fucknozzled douchebags, is saying maybe a little too muc-
    NO CARRIER

    1. Re:Conversely... by Vendetta · · Score: 5, Funny

      That was nice of AT&T to click submit for you.

  3. Re:And AT&T calls checkmate by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Blanket censorship excuse: "We're uhh... stopping the exploitation of children!"
    Blanket surveillance excuse: "We're uhh... stopping the exploitation of children!"
    Blanket excuse for a telecommunication company/government entity to do anything and everything it wants: "We're uhh... stopping the exploitation of children!"
    Why has this method been so effective for so long? When will the madness end?

    Sounds like you have something to hide, or else you wouldn't be complaining.

  4. Re:And AT&T calls checkmate by Nimey · · Score: 2, Funny

    http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2007/20071001.jpg

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  5. Re:Don't worry, we'll never use that option! by Known+Nutter · · Score: 2, Funny

    But, but... they did it on Law & Order!

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  6. Re:Don't worry, we'll never use that option! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Odd, I had to pay them to take mine.