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Google and Facebook Give Net Neutrality Campaign a Boost (fortune.com)
The fight over net neutrality just got more interesting as two tech giants said they will step off the sidelines and join a so-called "day of action" on July 12, which aims to preserve rules that forbid Internet providers from favoring some websites over others. From a report: Until now, Google and Facebook -- which have been staunch supporters of net neutrality in the past -- have stayed out of the debate. But this week, they confirmed they will join other companies in telling consumers to oppose the FCC's plan to tear up the current rules. The participation of Google and Facebook in the day-of-action campaign could be a game-changer because their sites are visited by hundreds of millions of Americans, and a message from them could rally new opposition to the FCC plan. The two tech giants have yet to explain what specific actions -- such as displaying a banner on their homepage -- they will take. Other companies that are participating in the protest are.
Did you forget what sparked Net Neutrality? Verizon and ATnT heads had a conference where they described their plan to charge companies to access their customers. "Why should companies get a free ride"....then they faced opposition and calls for a law to stop them, and paid a bunch of shills to promoted their side...remember "it's a series of tubes" Ted?
So the problem presented itself, fought its side, LOST, and now it's bribed its way into swamp town for a second attack.