Monday, December 3, 2012
Net Neutrality vs. Internet Freedom
When asked the question, what is the difference between Net Neutrality and Internet Freedom, I feel the need to break down both of the titles. Net Neutrality is when Internet Service Providers put restrictions on certain websites and content so that consumers are unable to have access to them. The neutral part of Net Neutrality is saying that all internet providers restrict the same content as the others so that they are not being unfair to consumers. Internet Freedom which is also known as Internet Censorship, is when The Government or consumer has the ability to restrict certain content. For example, China's government restricts social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Another example could be how a parent puts "parental control" on certain content on their computer so their child is unable to see it. My view on both Net Neutrality and Internet Freedom is that Internet Freedom is a term more fit for the government and Net Neutrality is something that internet companies use for their consumers. I feel that Internet Freedom is something that consumers pay their internet providers for and that they should be allowed to access what they want to an extent that keeps people safe. If a person is accessing a site that has an ill motive to it against our country than it should be restricted. Other than content like that, I see no reason for the government to restrict us from social networking sites like China has done to their citizens.
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