Repeal "Internet Net Neutrality Act"

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Repeal "Internet Net Neutrality Act"

Category: Repeal
Resolution: GA#89
Proposed by: [nation]Auralia[/nation]

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #89: Internet Net Neutrality Act (Category: Education and Creativity; Area of Effect: Free Press) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Affirming the importance of network neutrality and regulating Internet service providers to prevent content discrimination and other anti-competitive business practices,

Regretting that the flaws present in GAR #89, "Internet Net Neutrality Act", necessitate its repeal,

Recognizing that the target resolution prohibits Internet service providers from engaging in "network discrimination," defined in part as "intentionally blocking, interfering with, discriminating against, impairing, or degrading the ability of any person to access, use, send, post, receive, or offer any lawful content, application, or service through the Internet,"

Alarmed that many standard, common sense Internet pricing models, such as charging more for faster speeds and greater usage, are prohibited by the target resolution because they technically constitute "interfer[ence] with...the ability of...person[ s ] to access...the Internet" as well as "discriminat[ion] against...person[ s ]" based on price paid,

Stunned that this restriction effectively requires Internet service providers to charge a person with very high levels of Internet usage the same amount for Internet access as a person with very low levels of Internet usage, which is ridiculous,

Concerned that this restriction harms both consumers and Internet service providers by preventing the former from purchasing an Internet plan appropriate to their needs and income while precluding the latter from recouping the costs of their substantial investments in network infrastructure,

Emphasizing that these pricing models are considered to be perfectly legitimate in virtually all other industries and markets, and there is no rational basis for singling out Internet service providers for special treatment,

Troubled by the redundancy in the target resolution's title ("Internet Net Neutrality Act"),

Hoping that a replacement network neutrality resolution will soon be passed without these flaws,

The General Assembly,

Repeals GAR #89, "Internet Net Neutrality Act".

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A Telegram
From: The Federation of Auralia
To: tag: delegates
When: 7 hours ago

Hello, Eluvatar!

I am writing to ask for your approval of my World Assembly proposal, Repeal "Internet Net Neutrality Act".

I must emphasize that I am not repealing the Internet Net Neutrality Act because I oppose network neutrality. I strongly believe that the importance of the Internet in education, industry and communications necessitates some international regulation of the Internet in order to prevent anti-competitive behaviour by Internet service providers, including discrimination between Internet content, applications and services.

The problem with the Internet Net Neutrality Act is that it goes too far. Its definition of net neutrality is so broad that it prohibits common sense pricing models, even something as ordinary as charging more for greater usage or faster service. As a result, the resolution effectively requires that a user consuming 100 GB of bandwidth pay the same price as a user consuming only 1 GB of bandwidth, which is ridiculous.

I intend to replace the Internet Net Neutrality Act with another proposal of my own, On Network Neutrality. The replacement is intended to provide better protection for network neutrality without the flaws of the Internet Net Neutrality Act.

Thank you very much for your consideration. Again, please approve the proposal here.

Martin Russell
Chief Ambassador, Auralian Mission to the World Assembly
The Federation of [nation]Auralia[/nation]

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Not quite in queue yet but given the mass TG, I expect it will be soon.

[Delfos]

hey...wtf? this... "INNA" is awful enough to repeal although I'm don't like the repeal bill.

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It's in queue.

[Wast]

That repeal seems very optimistic. I can't say that I've seen "Hoping" as part of a resolution before.

[Delfos]

To understand more about this Repeal, I've witnessed the proposer's commitment to get votes! Have fun with this story

Public Channel #Lazarus - copy paste license acquired by all transcribed bellow except Auralia
[05:07] <Auralia> I'd be glad to answer any questions
[05:08] <@TheGrimReaper> how dare such a repeal attempt to empower bourgeoise internet service providers to take over the provision of the internet to the common people for profit
[05:08] <@Milograd> but surely a repeal against WA infringement on our sovereignty is within the interests of the people
[05:09] <@Milograd> if the new world order told you that you could not reproduce would you stop?
[05:09] <@Funkadelia> I feel like the Internet Net Neutrality Act, while dreadfully named, keeps free internet available for all people in all nations
[05:09] <Auralia> In RL, the lack of government control over the Internet is one of the best things that could have happened
[05:09] <Auralia> no censorship, etc
[05:09] <@Milograd> but censorship isn't inherently bad
[05:09] <@Milograd> this is a tough one.
[05:09] <@Funkadelia> (allows for anti-revolutionary propaganda)
[05:09] <Auralia> no, but bans on tiered service generally are
[05:09] <Auralia> the current res basically forces ISPs to offer the same plan to everyone
[05:10] <Auralia> which means that the poor can't afford intenret
[05:10] <@TheGrimReaper> IRL even as a fairly staunch leftist, tiered service makes a difference between something that can actually function and a dead industry
[05:10] <Auralia> because the only plan they're allowed to offer is too expensive
[05:11] <Auralia> think of it this way: would you support regulation preventing the postal service from offering express AND regular mail service?
[05:11] <Auralia> no,, of course not
[05:11] <Auralia> having choice is better
[05:11] <Auralia> same thing with ISPs and internet plans
(...)
[05:15] <@Milograd> i think they might change their minds if you flew a fishmonger flag
[05:15] <+Auralia> oh? what's that?
[05:16] <@Milograd> it's a flag of legends
[05:16] <@TheGrimReaper> mmm yes it would truly show an apparent honest consideration for the proletariat
[05:16] <+Auralia> what's the url
[05:16] <+Auralia> to the flag
[05:17] <@Milograd>
[05:17] <@Funkadelia> same
[05:17] <@Milograd> if you fly this flag we'll change our votes and go for it
[05:17] <+Auralia> agreed
[05:18] <@Milograd> i am glad that we have reached an understanding
[05:18] <+Auralia> the deed is done
[05:18] <@Milograd> i will vote for the resolution as soon as the fishmonger flag goes up and i will keep my vote in favor of it up
[05:18] <+Auralia> [nation]auralia[/nation]
[05:18] <@Milograd> voted
[05:18] <@Milograd> keep that flag for 24 hours and my vote will stay as is
[05:19] <+Auralia> very well
[05:19] <+Auralia>
[05:19] <+Auralia> happy doing business with you
[05:19] <@Milograd> indeed