How to be a responsible citizen of the internet in a post-net neutrality world

It’s now up to you and everyone else surfing the internet to make sure companies don’t destroy it.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to end net neutrality on Thursday, which could mean the end of the open internet as we know it. While there will be long court battles ahead as agencies attempt to undo or block the FCC’s decision, there are a few things that good citizens of the internet can expect and look out for should any internet company begin to take advantage.

Here’s what you need to know:

Things are not going to happen quickly 

Despite the quick vote from the FCC, throttled and packaged internet will likely not roll out immediately. While that may seem like a blessing, companies know the public is keeping an eye out, and any major rollouts would be quickly spotted. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | How to be a responsible citizen of the internet in a post-net neutrality world