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FCC Trying To Impose Internet Traffic Rules - How Will This Affect Us?

by TheGrooby
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Did a quick search on the forums and didn't see anything related posted about this. I hope it's not a re-post.

How do you feel about this "net neutrality rules" thing the FCC is trying to pass? UPDATE 1-Approval of Internet traffic rules likely-analysts | Reuters

What is your interpretation of it and how do you think it will affect us as Internet Marketers?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kan
    Internet Marketing will probably be dead in 3-4 years to be honest.
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    • Profile picture of the author TheGrooby
      Originally Posted by Kan View Post

      Internet Marketing will probably be dead in 3-4 years to be honest.
      I feel like IM will evolve just like everything else. We will still be making money, some way some how.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kan
        Originally Posted by TheGrooby View Post

        I feel like IM will evolve just like everything else. We will still be making money, some way some how.
        Most likely. Sorry, black & white thinking hits me sometimes. Thing is IM is already so saturated. Look around on the web

        facebook, twitter, article directories, yahoo answers, youtube, etc.
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    • Profile picture of the author scrofford
      Originally Posted by Kan View Post

      Internet Marketing will probably be dead in 3-4 years to be honest.
      Hey keep thinking that way! I think you are exactly right! (NOT) But that's ok...then I guess it's not worth building or having an online business after all! Geez what was I thinking?
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    • Profile picture of the author smartlazy
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      Originally Posted by Kan View Post

      Internet Marketing will probably be dead in 3-4 years to be honest.
      That means I have 3-4 years to get rich online. I better hurry.
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  • Profile picture of the author tpw
    It would be nice if it gets knocked down, but if it goes through, I think it will only negatively affect high bandwidth websites like YouTube.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave Rodman
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    This is basically "Net Neutrality". Congress couldn't pass legislation so they are turning to the regulators (FCC) to try and accomplish the same thing.

    Basically, they want ISP's to treat all traffic as equal. They are concerned that certain traffic will be given priority.

    ISPs, on the other hand, want to be able to manage their resources. So in other words, they want the ability to slow speeds on Torrent sites in order to let VOIP calls go through. They also would allow companies to pay if they use more resources and have preferred access (no slowing).

    Personally, I'm NOT in favor of net neutrality (gov't intervention). It will just result in higher broad band prices for everyone. I'd much prefer they just leave the ISP's to manage their own network and allow them to charge websites more that use more resources.
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  • Profile picture of the author Black Hat Cat
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    Originally Posted by TheGrooby View Post

    Did a quick search on the forums and didn't see anything related posted about this. I hope it's not a re-post.

    How do you feel about this "net neutrality rules" thing the FCC is trying to pass? UPDATE 1-Approval of Internet traffic rules likely-analysts | Reuters

    What is your interpretation of it and how do you think it will affect us as Internet Marketers?
    Well, it's more government, so the results can only be positive.
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  • Profile picture of the author JasonParker
    IM's not going to die, but even if it did...

    You should be able to adapt your skills through different marketing mediums.
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    • Profile picture of the author KevinTorrence
      How can IM die if it's already dead? Isn't that what everyone's saying already? :rolleyes: haha
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      • Profile picture of the author JasonParker
        Originally Posted by KevinTorrence View Post

        How can IM die if it's already dead? Isn't that what everyone's saying already? :rolleyes: haha
        IM's dead and it's alive at the same time, so it must be a zombie?
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  • Profile picture of the author Mukul Verma
    Too much red tape here between politics and business

    Plus what levels are we talking about here...I have sites getting 5000 to 6000 visitors a day, this is still very small compared to many bigger sites. So i would not bother losing sleep.

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