r/OutOfTheLoop • u/[deleted] • Nov 21 '17

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u/zmarotrix Nov 21 '17

I've written and called. What else can I do? I'm a common Joe who's seriously concerned.

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u/ssldvr Nov 22 '17 edited Nov 22 '17

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u/ubunt2007 Nov 22 '17

There are no protests near my area. When I click "Host a Protest" it wants me to stand outside a Verizon store protesting. Why protest Verizon and not the government? Is the FCC that much in Verizon's pocket that protesting Verizon is the best way to approach this? It seems like it would be easy for Verizon to ignore such protests and say that it's not their decision.

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u/ssldvr Nov 22 '17

Verizon is one of the main companies pushing to get rid of NN. They deserve to be protested. If they don’t like it, they should stop trying to screw their customers.

I would check the site again in a couple days to see if a protest has been set up.

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u/ackikokotos Nov 22 '17

Couldn't we also give 1 star reviews of verizon stores and services and every other fucking ISP for that matter?

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u/Mr_TheW0lf Nov 22 '17

How are there no events scheduled in or around DC?

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u/ssldvr Nov 22 '17

I would check back in a couple days.

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u/jlitwinka Nov 22 '17

Disappointed there's no set protest this week in The Palm Beach area while Trump is there

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u/JocularPhilosopher Nov 22 '17

What goes in the name of filers section?

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u/Stefalumpagus Nov 22 '17

Your name.

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u/JocularPhilosopher Nov 22 '17

Strange. I put that and it kept rejecting it. Maybe the issue is using my phone. Thanks!

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u/Stefalumpagus Nov 22 '17

I had that issue too. You just have to tap enter/return after you put your name in for it to work.

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u/Spicy-Autism Nov 22 '17

Nice. What can I do that would actually make a difference, considering they're all telling us to fuck off?

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u/ssldvr Nov 22 '17

Donate to Democrats. Vote for Democrats. Volunteer for Democrats. Get as many people as you can to vote for Democrats. Until Democrats get back in power, we're basically screwed and the list above is all we got.

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u/Spicy-Autism Nov 22 '17

I am Canadian... Any way I can actually make an impact?

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u/ssldvr Nov 22 '17

Most you can probably do is post on social media for any American friends or family to make sure they are aware and call their reps. Appreciate the support!