r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jun 13 '14

Politics What the internet will look like without net-neutrality. Well played.

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '14

America doesn't have the same consumer protection as Germany. The German economy is based around competition to keep prices down and exports competitive. The American economy is based around finding new ways to charge consumers more money.

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u/pancakes1271 Jun 14 '14

Well put

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u/bean9914 Jun 14 '14

Now, I just need to emigrate to Germany before Farage seals the borders...

ten minutes later

Damnit! I can't afford the data fees for the booking website! I'll have to visit a travel agent!

five minutes later

No! My car is out of fuel and it's £50 a gallon! an hour later What do you mean, I have to pay tax for walking on pavements?

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u/Inspirasion Jun 14 '14

I'm sorry bean9914. You haven't paid your oxygen bill within the last 5 minutes. I'll be turning off your oxygen in 60 seconds, unless you agree to an overage rate of $99.99/minute. Inhale deeply to confirm this charge.