[PASSED] Internet Neutrality Act

[Normanion]

No. No policy is the best policy.

[Calladan]

Liam King reads a copy of the proposal, then laughs. "You call this a proposal? What's it gonna do? Force nations to create laws saying more things are unlawful, so they can bypass your rules? You can't just say 'lawful content' and expect everyone to have the same definition all the time. That makes no sense. You have to define these things first. As well as the internet. That definition is too vague. Also, is there really an improvement in social justice? I'm not sure you know what you're doing..." He tosses the now-crumpled proposal into a waste bin and leaves the room.

I think the point of saying "lawful content" is that every nation has a different definition of what "lawful content" is and this proposal is leaving it up to the nations to decide what is suitable for their nations. I much prefer this approach than having The WA telling me what they consider to be lawful and unlawful.

The Royal World Estate votes in favour of this resolution, although we would have preferred if it were made more explicit that ISPs could not prioritize traffic for certain content providers ahead of others with more limited resources.

The proposal would prohibit such activity based on the text, so it doesn't need to make it specific.

[Vakkarland]

How would controllin internetnuetrality upcivil rights?

[Vakkarland]

No. No policy is the best policy.

Makes sense to Vakkarland.

[Shaktirajya]

We, the People's Hindu Matriarchy of Shaktirajya, believe in Food, Clothing, Shelter, Sanitation, and Internet Access as fundamental Human Rights. The Internet is the greatest Medium the World has ever seen for the free and rapid Exchange of Information and Ideas on an unprecedented Scale. It is due to our Commitment to these Values that We, the People's Hindu Matriarchy of Shaktirajya, under the Auspices of our Most Holy Empress of Empresses, Hypatia Sophia I, and Her most august Assembly, the Sisterhood of Huggy-Squeezables, together with their Constituents vote FOR this Resolution.

Vaktaha Samajavadinaha Hindoho Matrurajasya Shaktirajasya

[The Free and Sovereign State of Thailand]

I will soon submit an emergency repeal of this ill-drafted resolution.

[Lord Dominator]

Internet Neutrality Act was passed 13,631 votes to 5,017.

"I suppose congratulations are in order for this, though I didn't vote for it myself."

[States of Glory WA Office]

I will soon submit an emergency repeal of this ill-drafted resolution.

Fairburn: Ooh, an "emergency" repeal! I'm sure that it will be far more effective than a "standard" repeal!

[Batrein]

we are happy to comply.

[Draconae]

Liam King reads a copy of the proposal, then laughs. "You call this a proposal? What's it gonna do? Force nations to create laws saying more things are unlawful, so they can bypass your rules? You can't just say 'lawful content' and expect everyone to have the same definition all the time. That makes no sense. You have to define these things first. As well as the internet. That definition is too vague. Also, is there really an improvement in social justice? I'm not sure you know what you're doing..." He tosses the now-crumpled proposal into a waste bin and leaves the room.

"I agree with the ambassador from Calladan. In addition, there are some types of content which are protected by World Assembly law, so governments cannot prohibit that content. I have addressed the definition of Internet before. Finally, this improves Social Justice by reducing income inequality, as I have stated before. I assure you, Ambassador King, I do know what I am doing."

The Royal World Estate votes in favour of this resolution, although we would have preferred if it were made more explicit that ISPs could not prioritize traffic for certain content providers ahead of others with more limited resources.

"I again agree with the ambassador from Calladan. Thank you for voting in favor."

Wow. This is a joke. I'm through. Done.

"How exactly is this a joke?"

How would controllin internetnuetrality upcivil rights?

"As I said earlier:"

in what way does this reduce income inquality?

"Let me clear this up. This resolution reduces income inequality by reducing barriers for businesses of all types. Before this, ISPs could charge businesses more for access to their customers faster or data-free. This especially disadvantages small businesses, because they may not have the money to do so. Furthermore, ISPs could charge customers more for access to competitors of other businesses they operate, disadvantaging competition. This allows for more businesses to grow, decreasing income inequality."

"Furthermore, it upholds civil rights by preventing governments from blocking content to reduce exposure to dissent in their nation."

I will soon submit an emergency repeal of this ill-drafted resolution.

"I asked you before what your problems were with the resolution and you did not answer. How am I supposed to know your issues without you explaining them to me? Or do you just want to repeal this?"