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Re: An Unpersuasive Argument against Regulation

AK — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:38:44 -0000

I'll dismiss it. If this hypothetical company wanted a speed advantage, they could pay their ISP for a faster connection. They could set up multiple sites or go with a a company like Akamai who has created a business around creating a speed advantage for their customers. What they shouldn't need to do is go around and pay baksheesh to each ISP to go a little faster to their customers.

I am not in favor of net neutrality legislation, yet. The major cases of net neutrality violation have been overseas and the FCC has properly slapped down ISPs who block VOIP, so I don't see the need. For one thing, I think telco lobbyists would twist it horribly. But this is a ridiculous argument against it for anyone who actually understands how the Internet works.

Re: A Response to Greg Aharonian

AK — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:43:27 -0000

Noel, you don't agree with Tim. We get that.

He's been pointing out what he thinks is wrong with software patents. Could you try explaining how they promote innovation?

Re: Fun With Greg and Tim

AK — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:39:26 -0000

Angry dude, the answers in that faq are either incompetent or dishonest. The very fact that the EU is discussing software patents right now disproves its claims.

Re: What’s the Pro-Software-Patent Argument?

AK — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:46:22 -0000

Noel, that's one interpretation. The other is that now that Bill Gates has made good, he wants laws that would limit the competition his company faces. Why do I find that more likely?

Re: A hypercolor umbrella

AK — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:50:36 -0000

Anyone here seen the photo umbrella? http://www.boingboing.net/2006/09/21/umbrella_s...