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  1. even though in the past with no NN rules almost nothing happened, and when it did was shut down quickly (like torrent throttling).

    I hate when a question is framed this way. As if we can only act reactively to a problem to feel accomplished.
    Preventing obvious abuses should always be a goal when writing legal policy.
    There have been abuses in the past. I'd encourage you to look them up.

  2. Mandatory XKCD reference on Public To Vote On Names For Exoplanets · · Score: 1

    http://xkcd.com/1253/
    I hope this continues like this. For it is funny :)

  3. Pandemic 2 on Cat Parasite May Increase Risk of Suicide In Humans · · Score: 1

    "the parasite spreads itself by infecting the nervous system of rodents, causing them to become suicidally attracted to feline odors which will increase the likelihood of their hosts being eaten by cats,"

    This sounds like a hack or a cheat for pandemic 2.

  4. Re:Methinks a law of unintended consequences on Tennessee "Teaching the Controversy" Bill Becomes Law · · Score: 1

    Well... that's debatable too.
    http://news.yahoo.com/top-chinese-wealthys-wish-list-leave-china-065826880.html
    Search for this line:
    " A millionaire who works in the coal industry, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said the main push behind his plans to emigrate is China's test-centric school system, often criticized for producing students who can pass exams but who lack skills for the world of work. "