(11-22-2010, 12:45 PM)Richard Wrote: Unity, what all this really boils down to is worldview. If it makes you happy to see conspiracy around every corner, then by all means have at it. If pessimism is a coat that fits you well…then wear it….its your path.
For myself, I am an optimist. I have great hopes for the future of the internet…and humanity in general. And I refuse to live my life in fear of what…”might”…. happen. Your entire scenario is a progression of “ if this happens”…then this will happen”…”and if that happens….then watch out for this”…..
Perhaps a return to the “now” might be in order…..or not…as you prefer.
Richard
private interests funding lobbyists over 10 years to create various laws to that end, does not classify as 'conspiracy theory'. its a true attempt at control.
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this is not something related to optimism/pessimism . its not something that is not known, like, how the weather will be next year.
there is someone, saying 'i am going to do this', and spending power and effort to that end. at this point, it is a practical matter. whether the resources the person has, is enough to achieve his/her end or not.
Quote:The Interent is an American weapon, a genie strategically let out of a bottle, to advance the ideals of American freedom. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to all. The idea that the US would need to censor the Interenet is counter intuitive. The whole point in "releasing" the Internet was that it would be imposible to bring down, block, destroy or censor. That is the point of the weapon. You can't stop it.
life, liberty and pursuit of happiness to all have little meaning for private interests. they have been actively grinding down those liberties for the last 2 decades.