news Internet Freedom Under Attack Says GoDaddy

[DaveX]

Went to log into GoDaddy and right on the front page I got this..

Here's a link to the full letter from Blake Irving...
https://blakesblog.com/2017/07/netneutrality/

 

[atinc]

Take action

 

[zurc.net]

Don't worry, Richard Hendricks & Gavin Belson are building the new internet.

 

[siya]

There should be an action against this

 

[zurc.net]

Here on NamePros too...

 

[urlurl]

i got the same thing (in red) yesterday

what is it?

Virus?

 

[Name Trader]

These kinda mesages are so intrusive. and no better than spam.

 

[Marshall]

Here on NamePros too...

This one's keep popping since yesterday (pretty annoying). I know the intention is good but why do they need stuff like my address, phone number?

 

[zurc.net]

I signed up already, and it keeps popping up.

 

[Marshall]

I signed up already, and it keeps popping up.

Damn! I almost signed up due to my love for the Internet.
My concern is spammers can use these kind of pop-ups to collect your personal information on some websites (not secure sites Namepros).

 

[Constantin S]

Twitch TV also took action.

 

[usernamex]

Official info and help for the NP popup here:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/battle-for-the-net-july-12-petition-popup.1029678/

 

[Michael M]

I typically try my best to stay away from politics in domaining - but...

The internet was neutral and innovative long before Net Neutrality... As with a lot of modern day laws - this one is actually the opposite of what it sounds like. If anything it will stifle the freedom of the internet as it gives the government the mechanisms for this.

It actually surprises me GD & NPs support it. I personally don't approve.

This law was passed under the guise of keeping internet companies from throttling data speeds - but it has much more to do with FCC type control of what was a free internet.

Everyone please do your research before you choose to sign a form to support something.

@Joe Styler @Eric Lyon - I am disappointed in your platforms promoting this. If you recall a lot of internet companies were actually posting forms AGAINST this a couple of years ago. Has this law helped your companies or customers? NO.

 

[xn--v4h.com]

I typically try my best to stay away from politics in domaining - but...

The internet was neutral and innovative long before Net Neutrality... As with a lot of modern day laws - this one is actually the opposite of what it sounds like. If anything it will stifle the freedom of the internet as it gives the government the mechanisms for this.

It actually surprises me GD & NPs support it. I personally don't approve.

This law was passed under the guise of keeping internet companies from throttling data speeds - but it has much more to do with FCC type control of what was a free internet.

Everyone please do your research before you choose to sign a form to support something.

@Joe Styler @Eric Lyon - I am disappointed in your platforms promoting this. If you recall a lot of internet companies were actually posting forms AGAINST this a couple of years ago. Has this law helped your companies or customers? NO.

This! Don't just stop at the title of the proposal or bill.

 

[Michael M]

I am curious if GD & NPs are taking this stance in interest of their customers or is this a political decision?

I am honestly offended as a long time Programmer who used to dial up and connect to a BBS so I could PPP over to the internet. The internet has been the greatest platform for innovation ever created. Why was Net Neutrality not need during it's entire hayday - and what has it done since implemented? Why was this so important for your companies to support?

I personally spend a lot of time at NPs and have a pretty decent profile of domains at GD. Hence why I am so offended that you guys are pushing this...

If you don't mind - can the two of you separately explain why you support Net "Neutrality" ?


@Joe Styler @Eric Lyon

 

[iAchilles]

These kinda mesages are so intrusive. and no better than spam.

Intrusive? Yes. Spam? No.

Net neutrality concerns all who use the internet, this is relevant information and I'd strongly urge anyone in the States to show their support.

 

[Michael M]

Intrusive? Yes. Spam? No.

Net neutrality concerns all who use the internet, this is relevant information and I'd strongly urge anyone in the States to show their support.

And I strongly urge them to read up on the law, think about it logically, and then make a decision rather to sign or not. True internet freedom would be for "Net Neutrality" to go away since it is nothing but the over-regulation of an industry that was thriving and operating Freely on it's own. You will lose your rights on the Internet over this law - not gain any.

 

[Michael M]

No need for NPs to respond here - as they did on this thread: https://www.namepros.com/threads/battle-for-the-net-july-12-petition-popup.1029678/

I would still love to hear from GoDaddy on why they support this and how this was not a political decision for them.

For all the innocent bi-standers - I apologize. I very rarely go on "rants" on these boards and always try to stay positive and helpful. But I am offended that Internet companies are pushing support for a political cause that opposes the industry.

If people will remember back just a little while ago - a lot of internet companies had the exact opposite popup asking people to oppose Net Neutrality. That may have been just as wrong - but obviously this debate isn't as cut an dry as these popups seem. Otherwise everyone could get behind the same idea of "Internet Freedom"

Net Neutrality - in my opinion and many others - will do nothing but stifle the industry and increase costs in the name of preventing "bad ISPs" from throttling your data.

I will not rant any more about this, but I will continue respond to this thread if conversation continues.

 

[xn--v4h.com]

No need for NPs to respond here - as they did on this thread: https://www.namepros.com/threads/battle-for-the-net-july-12-petition-popup.1029678/

I would still love to hear from GoDaddy on why they support this and how this was not a political decision for them.

For all the innocent bi-standers - I apologize. I very rarely go on "rants" on these boards and always try to stay positive and helpful. But I am offended that Internet companies are pushing support for a political cause that opposes the industry.

If people will remember back just a little while ago - a lot of internet companies had the exact opposite popup asking people to oppose Net Neutrality. That may have been just as wrong - but obviously this debate isn't as cut an dry as these popups seem. Otherwise everyone could get behind the same idea of "Internet Freedom"

Net Neutrality - in my opinion and many others - will do nothing but stifle the industry and increase costs in the name of preventing "bad ISPs" from throttling your data.

I will not rant any more about this, but I will continue respond to this thread if conversation continues.

That's an interesting point you raise on why companies like GD would concern themselves with this issue. I'm too cynical to believe it's only for the good of users.

 

[Michael M]

Exactly. To me, although others may disagree - this is a purely political position. I think I explained above and on the other thread how - so as I promised I will do my best to not rant again without being prodded.

I am soooo tired of politics because they have become so nasty these days. So it makes me a little sick to my stomach to login to my favorite sites and see them taking a position. To top it off - from my point of view - it is a position against the industry they are in.