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by cal5k 5612 days ago
Okay, here's another ponderous question then: How many of those individuals have any qualifications whatsoever that would indicate they are in any way knowledgeable about digital media and the internet?

Why are we allowing broadcasters, journalists, former telecom execs and bureaucrats to rule on a topic and culture they clearly don't understand?

Furthermore, where are the consumer advocates? Clearly the companies they're regulating are well represented. Where's the other side of the picture?