End of the internet?

[WTFchris]

This is an interesting but moderately long read on how internet providers want to take over the internet and regulate what content is on there, charge for page views, emails and all sorts of stuff:

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060213/chester

[Glenn]

Well, it was fun while it lasted guys.

[Anthony]

Fuck that.


They cant do that, can they?

Bulllllll shit.

[WTFchris]

If they can bribe (thru campaign donations) the people in charge of our country enough, yes they can.

[Glenn]

That was a great read, Chris.

I'm waiting for the first *damn liberal media* comment.

[Anthony]

well most media you read is liberal (just saying. its true)

[UncleCliffy]

LOL@Panic threads. The internet boomed when AOL came up with unlimited access for $20. Pre-AOL they charged per hour and had email limits.