Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should treat all data on the internet equally. Proponents of net neutrality laws argue that they balance the rights and duties of individuals, governments and corporations, while ensuring that the Internet continues to be an open and decentralized network. Opponents include internet companies who complain that the law would increase their costs and create barriers to the free flow of information.
17% Yes |
83% No |
14% Yes |
71% No |
1% Yes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model |
8% No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
1% Yes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users |
4% No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
1% Yes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website) |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4T2WTMM3yrs3Y
Internet should be a service like water, sewer and electric. Just another utility.
@53LH4W33yrs3Y
No. The internet should be treated as a utility like it is in other countries. Our access speed is much slower than other countries and it's embarrassing.
@9H7ZNLM5mos5MO
No, this would not only allow the popular websites to remove their competition, but they create artificial scarcity and increase prices. Internet traffic should be treated equally and that way it can continue the openness of the internet.
@99MFTPG1yr1Y
No, and the government should have more control over internet content
@99JL6W81yr1Y
No they should just be free
@97KSZBQ1yr1Y
I think there are good arguments on both sides of this issue.
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