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Thursday, 26 May 2011

Internet Regulation

So i'm sure most of you have heard about some governments desiring regulation of the web. Two of most influential and powerful internet tycoons have spoken out against this. 'Mark Zuckerberg said governments cannot cherry pick which aspects of the web to control and which not to.' 


In my opinion this all boils down to the fact that a lot of countries are struggling economically and they could really do with the money that piracy has/is taking from them. It seems that some are willing to stifle the potential future innovations of the internet for this attempt at a quick buck.


Well quite frankly; it won't work and i think there are some freedom issue's. We all know a lot people are involved in piracy and we all know there is worse going on through the medium of the internet, however those are just the downsides and you cannot have all the benefits without the flaws.
This being said, a politicians job is to look after the publics best interests's, however the majority of people download music illegally; 95% in fact. I'm not saying i agree with music or film piracy, but you can clearly see government interests are not for the public, it seems the public is quite content with free music (despite the consequence's). (http://www.tomsguide.com/us/mp3-downloads-music-piracy-ifpi,news-3315.html)


Government's are going to have to accept that regulating such a vast and fast moving technological advancement such is the internet is not possible and moreover; If two of the most influential business tycoons stand up to disagree with you on a subject you know little about comparatively; you should listen.


Here's the BBC article on the subject: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13553943

What do you think about it?
Posted by Renkano at 06:01

60 comments:

  1. The Guy26 May 2011 at 06:33

    Controlling the web will -> limiting free speech which sucks ass.

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  2. CptHook26 May 2011 at 07:07

    I hope that this will never happen!

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  3. Unknown26 May 2011 at 07:12

    They wont be able to limit people, they can try but its not going to work!

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  4. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 07:23

    I think Zuckerberg is right. It's hard to draw the ling between none and all when it copmes ti censorship.

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  5. Volturno Caravaggio26 May 2011 at 07:27

    Internet must be free.

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  6. BigMike26 May 2011 at 07:34

    Government is to slow to regulate the internet.. make a law today and tomorrow we will create a new tech not covered by that law!

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  7. a26 May 2011 at 07:39

    Well said. Although I expect the government to try anyway, do we really have any freedom?

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  8. Domino26 May 2011 at 07:43

    Internet censorship like in China, happy free speech...

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  9. d26 May 2011 at 07:54

    Internet must be free.

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  10. Alexis26 May 2011 at 08:29

    Such a terrible idea, it's so sad that it's even being considered. Great post, hope lots of people read it.

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  11. knowbuddy26 May 2011 at 08:37

    No chance. Internet is way to huge to control it. they should waste their time somewhere else..

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  12. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 08:46

    This is a stuiped idea...
    Great post, followed!

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  13. LiquorKing26 May 2011 at 09:03

    It's definitely a serious matter our generation has to deal with, or else we could be part of another freedom-of-information crisis. Followed, like your stuff!

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  14. Xenototh26 May 2011 at 09:21

    I am thinking that if the businesses they were trying to protect would actually update their business model and get with the times, they wouldn't have the monetary issues they currently have.

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  15. llllollllll26 May 2011 at 09:51

    Don't censor the internet. It would totally defeat its purpose.

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  16. Lexle126 May 2011 at 09:57

    But how will lady gaga afford her 20 karat gold shitter? They need all the money they can get!

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  17. Jeff26 May 2011 at 11:35

    Definitely agree with Zuckerberg.
    censorship is definitely not needed

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  18. Earl26 May 2011 at 12:41

    I love my internet. Hopefully the man doesn't mess it up.

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  19. nowbuddy26 May 2011 at 13:06

    that wouldnt be managable at all..

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  20. Eulogio Gallo26 May 2011 at 13:24

    Where are we, China?

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  21. pietah26 May 2011 at 13:39

    the power of internet is just too big to fight against!

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  22. Dejch26 May 2011 at 13:52

    w8 till you will have to pay taxes when u're goin to take a shit..

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  23. randomer26 May 2011 at 15:34

    The man will try everything in their power to mess up the internet and will probably succeed. Hopefully some people will come up with an alternative.

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  24. charlie tuna26 May 2011 at 16:57

    We should protect free speech at all costs. Mad because people copy your "intellectual property?" Dont whine, go create a way that stops them from doing it. Be innovative, not a bitch.

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  25. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 17:50

    internet should really be regulated. just look at all the pedos!

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  26. Delicious Oophagy27 May 2011 at 02:21

    Controlling the web will affect everyone but the pirates... They will find a way to beat the system.

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  27. Carles27 May 2011 at 05:21

    I think Zuckerberg is right. It's hard to draw the ling between none and all when it copmes ti censorship.

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  28. Skinny Guy27 May 2011 at 08:38

    I personally don't think piracy is taking money from government as much as it is from private people.

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  29. InsidiaDubstep27 May 2011 at 09:28

    This is completley wrong (internet censorship) i am completley against it!

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  30. Thorfan27 May 2011 at 13:35

    I think its a nicer idea in theory than practicality.

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  31. Skaerf27 May 2011 at 20:59

    They can definitely limit the internet, but in a country where industry has hit rock bottom and most innovation comes through the net, it would be unwise

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  32. Dola28 May 2011 at 00:11

    screw that they shouldnt they really have no right ><

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  33. Anonymous28 May 2011 at 05:40

    Hope this never happens :/

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  34. irdumb229 May 2011 at 00:33

    really hope it never comes to this

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  35. Alekseezy29 May 2011 at 07:14

    Not even a slim chance..The internet is too big and too out of control for them..

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  36. Anonymous29 May 2011 at 07:16

    someone proposed this in Australia not too long ago. Within a couple of weeks, the vast majority of politicians realised how asanine it all is and promptly dropped it.

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  37. Franci29 May 2011 at 07:18

    Sadly it's going to happen...

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  38. JoeyK29 May 2011 at 07:19

    It's almost like an alternate dimension, a whole new world... They think they can become the gods of the new world? haha

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  39. n0kS Phr33d0m29 May 2011 at 08:08

    That's not regulation, that's censuring, and that's limiting of our freedom even on the Internet... sounds pathetic to me...

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  40. Magnum29 May 2011 at 08:22

    It was discussed in Poland and thankfully dismissed. Internet should mean freedom, after all.

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  41. Maquina29 May 2011 at 09:48

    Internet got all the media business fucked up. sounds pretty cool to me.

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  42. kite109929 May 2011 at 11:44

    Hopefully this doesn't happen.
    We will be looking into a scary future if so.

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  43. ruinz29 May 2011 at 14:39

    The internet is the rebels of society. If the government regulates it then they will find another outlet.

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  44. Someone29 May 2011 at 17:41

    internet regulation is gay
    Main Street Review

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  45. Anonymous31 May 2011 at 03:35

    You can't be with or against "piracy", as you can't be with or against radio; it's just a way of spread ideas freely. The artist receive almost nothing from the sell of music or video, so I don't care.

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  46. pamphl3t31 May 2011 at 04:33

    very interesting, thank you for sharing this new information with us.

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  47. Engelhart31 May 2011 at 04:34

    My government suggested it a while back, and the following election there was the biggest swing away from their party ever.

    They're not pushing so hard for it anymore.

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  48. Anonymous31 May 2011 at 04:41

    The Internet will prevail. Nothing shall hinder its freedom.

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  49. robbieritchie31 May 2011 at 05:10

    Meh, im not too worried(:

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  50. Dvallej31 May 2011 at 05:38

    here were getting the "acta" complient law, that has to stop

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  51. Anonymous31 May 2011 at 06:17

    even if such legislation was passed, it would be nigh on impossible to fairly enforce

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  52. Garysip131 May 2011 at 06:51

    nice blog really intresting

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  53. munchies?31 May 2011 at 06:56

    Very serious matter, if we don't step in now the government will regulate the internet pretty heavily, I fear.

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  54. wickeR31 May 2011 at 07:18

    Zuckerberg speaks the truth. He's a faggot though

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  55. Quick Reads31 May 2011 at 08:43

    Totally man, and i concur, whenever I can I get original stuff :) not really into piracy, and actually they could never do it, we're a lot and no, just no haha, it's impossible to shout so many people.

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  56. Vento31 May 2011 at 09:45

    this is the truth

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  57. Berry31 May 2011 at 10:23

    the suits and pols can't wait to get their hands on the internet, screwing it over like they did to telecommunications in general.

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  58. Alexis31 May 2011 at 15:02

    It'll be a sad day in human history if this ever happpens.

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  59. Skaerf2 June 2011 at 23:04

    LOL Hackers are making corps and govt their bitches... faggots can't regulate shit

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  60. RileyAndJustin4 June 2011 at 12:09

    That would suck so much if the internet were controlled... :S

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