An Important Issue - July 12th

[501warhead 1796]

Greetings Lord of the Craft!

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It's very rare that politics comes to this server on an official capacity. We aren't a bastion of political opinion and actively promote and allow discussion when it comes to multiple political views. Today, however, for those of us who live in the US there is a serious issue that must be addressed and acknowledged. Net Neutrality is in danger, a principle that has allowed servers like ours to flourish and grow. This matter is so concerning to us as Administration that we felt it was direly important to spread awareness of this critical issue.

 

Should the American FCC succeed in Chairman Pai's goal many American-based players may find themselves throttled connecting servers, websites, and services like LotC or even having to pay 5$ or more per month just to access LotC, Steam, Discord, or Skype. Some may find themselves struggling to meet with these new prices - if our website is even accessible at all.

 

Today is July 12th. Today, many websites such as https://www.reddit.com/, https://www.amazon.com/, and https://www.twitch.tv/ have banded together to help raise awareness on this issue. Today, we also join that movement - something we are passionate about. We hope you will too, regardless of your opinion on the state of the server, the staff, or the administration. We're all gamers and this threatens everything we're passionate about.

 

This is incredibly important that you sit down and read through if you are a US citizen. Please, help us stay free and open. Take Action.

 

https://netneutrality.internetassociation.org/action/

 

A short video by TotalBiscuit, if you don't mind his content.

 

 

Or if you want another video, Philip Defranco

 

 

[zaezae 1098]

First. Glad it wasn't trouble.

 

But at the same time it is. This is a mounting disaster and I'm actually quite worried.

[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

Net Neutrality shall never fall as long as we fight together! Today shall be a day marked down in history for our bravery against those who oppose our liberties and freedoms! Huzzah!

[E__V__O 2000]

Sure thing boss, i'll support it.

[SeventhCircle 460]

An extremely important issue in our internet based community thanks for bringing it up here! Awareness is hugely important.

[Ford 1996]

what makes you think any number of us can stop large corporations in this day and age 

 

ill sign it but what's going to happen will happen

[Heero 4092]

This is a clear violation of the NAP

[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

Just now, zaezae said:

First. Glad it wasn't trouble.

 

But at the same time it is. This is a mounting disaster and I'm actually quite worried.

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Same here :(

 

Let's hope that net neutrality is here to stay, for without it all we know about the internet will crumble

 

[Archipelego 2188]

preach

[501warhead 1796]

Just now, Ford said:

what makes you think any number of us can stop large corporations in this day and age 

 

ill sign it but what's going to happen will happen

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It's on each of us to do our part. We are all a part of this process and change starts with us. If we do not stand up, why should we expect others to?

[DahStalker 3692]

what

[Ankalagon_ 258]

Some people have tried to pass this before, it wont happen. I am confident if we protest it will not happen. Well done LOTC for paying attention to Civic matters, I applaud you. 

If you believe that internet is a basic right and should be cheap in this 21st century world of ours, fight this. 

[501warhead 1796]

Added a Philip DeFranco video to explain the issue for those who dislike TotalBuiscuit.

[Ford 1996]

2 minutes ago, 501warhead said:

 

It's on each of us to do our part. We are all a part of this process and change starts with us. If we do not stand up, why should we expect others to?

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SiiiiiiIIIIIiIIiIIIiIIIIiiIIIiiiIIIIigh 

 

Alright, fine, I get the point ill help out and go against the big bads 

[L0rdLawyer 2272]

Deploy the local priceflash unit to defend and uphold our internet.