NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] Widespread Public Interest in Network Neutrality
There definitely seems to be increasingly wide public interest in network
neutrality issues, and not just from the "usual suspects" in the techie
community.
The ongoing FCC proceedings re Comcast, regardless of their outcome,
have clearly pushed the topic to a new level, as have other recent
Internet-related events. One sign of this -- that I've seen over
the last couple of days in particular -- is messages I've received
in response to that AP article that I noted here a couple of days ago
("Demand for Video Reshaping Internet" -- the same article referenced in:
http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/000369.html ).
What I neglected to mention in the original posting is that the AP
article specifically discusses our NNSquad efforts. There has
been a gratifying surge of people making queries and reading the
NNSquad discussion archives.
Of particular note are the folks who have written to say that they
are just "ordinary" Internet users without technical expertise, but
that they'd still like to be involved with NNSquad if possible since
they're now genuinely worried about various network neutrality
issues. Network neutrality concerns appear to have gone seriously
mainstream.
This also emphasizes the goal of NNSquad-related software ultimately
including modes that are as turnkey as possible, so that anyone who
wishes to participate will be able to do so without being a
networking or computer expert. Broad involvement by large numbers
of Internet users around the world is key.
But without a doubt the rising level of public attention and interest
that we're seeing now regarding network neutrality is a good sign
in and of itself.
--Lauren--
NNSquad Moderator