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justsomeantifas:
Background Information
As many of you may know, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rolling back net neutrality rules. A plan was released on Thursday (April 27th 2017) and you can
read the full 58 page proposal here.
Note that this isn’t an actual formal proposal… yet. What FCC the FCC has filed is what’s called a “notice of proposed rulemaking,” and this basically calls for feedback from experts and the public about what the FCC should actually do when formal proposals do come.
I should also mention that a lot of what the FCC chairman has been saying is total bullshit. If you would like to read up on the outright lies he’s saying this proposal will do I would suggest clicking here for a breakdown.
How to Submit Feedback
Public feedback is happening in two waves. Right now you can comment on the draft proposal. Here’s the area where you can voice your displeasure (or support) with the plan officially. And here’s how you’re going to have to do that.
First, head to the link I just provided.
Next, click on “+ Express” on the left sidebar. This will send you to a simplified submission form. If you want to send more info, like attachments and images, use the “+New Filing” option. Both shown here:
Fill out out the form and click on “Continue to review screen” when you’re finished. Review your comment, then send it off. NOTE! You will need to include a name, address, and phone number to submit this feedback - all which will be publically accessible. I repeat, it WILL be publically accessible.
The second comment cycle will be about the official proposal. This will begin after May 18th 2017 and it will be open for three months so make sure to check back.
What to Say
I know a lot of you aren’t exactly sure what to say but just keep it simple and talk about specifics when necessary. Federal agencies are legally required to consider feedback. Personal experiences are good - especially if losing net neutrality protection would threaten your small web business, for example. Throw away comments that simply read “fuck you,” or “this sucks,” is not going to hold any weight so try your best to give significant feedback. It doesn’t even have to be a lot. Even if you don’t have a small web business just bring up why you think net neutrality is important, why the newest proposal doesn’t work for you, and/or what fears you might have.
Finally, note that back in 2014 the government opened up comments on its net neutrality plans just like this and the amount of people that left feedback crashed the site. So far I’ve had no problems accessing the web page but if you do, don’t be discouraged just keep checking back.
justsomeantifas:
Background Information
As many of you may know, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rolling back net neutrality rules. A plan was released on Thursday (April 27th 2017) and you can
read the full 58 page proposal here.
Note that this isn’t an actual formal proposal… yet. What FCC the FCC has filed is what’s called a “notice of proposed rulemaking,” and this basically calls for feedback from experts and the public about what the FCC should actually do when formal proposals do come.
I should also mention that a lot of what the FCC chairman has been saying is total bullshit. If you would like to read up on the outright lies he’s saying this proposal will do I would suggest clicking here for a breakdown.
How to Submit Feedback
Public feedback is happening in two waves. Right now you can comment on the draft proposal. Here’s the area where you can voice your displeasure (or support) with the plan officially. And here’s how you’re going to have to do that.
First, head to the link I just provided.
Next, click on “+ Express” on the left sidebar. This will send you to a simplified submission form. If you want to send more info, like attachments and images, use the “+New Filing” option. Both shown here:
Fill out out the form and click on “Continue to review screen” when you’re finished. Review your comment, then send it off. NOTE! You will need to include a name, address, and phone number to submit this feedback - all which will be publically accessible. I repeat, it WILL be publically accessible.
The second comment cycle will be about the official proposal. This will begin after May 18th 2017 and it will be open for three months so make sure to check back.
What to Say
I know a lot of you aren’t exactly sure what to say but just keep it simple and talk about specifics when necessary. Federal agencies are legally required to consider feedback. Personal experiences are good - especially if losing net neutrality protection would threaten your small web business, for example. Throw away comments that simply read “fuck you,” or “this sucks,” is not going to hold any weight so try your best to give significant feedback. It doesn’t even have to be a lot. Even if you don’t have a small web business just bring up why you think net neutrality is important, why the newest proposal doesn’t work for you, and/or what fears you might have.
Finally, note that back in 2014 the government opened up comments on its net neutrality plans just like this and the amount of people that left feedback crashed the site. So far I’ve had no problems accessing the web page but if you do, don’t be discouraged just keep checking back.
