Board Thread:Admin Noticeboard/@comment-28171506-20170714061409

Hello everyone, HighJewElfKing here with something very important for United States internet users to take note of. Think about how you access the internet with your provider, whoever it may be, Comcast, Cox, CenturyLink, Time Warner, Spectrum, AT&T, Midco... It doesn't matter. The bottom line is right now the internet is free and open. Those providers mentioned above and others can't interfere with you accessing any web page. Because we've been protected quite some time with the FCC's Open Internet Rules better known as Net Neutrality. However, some of those providers above and others are trying very hard to kill net neutrality and this could cause a whole bunch of problems. Some websites including South Park Archives and other FANDOM wikis, could be put in a "slow lane" unless the website or YOU pay more for access to a "fast lane" or the website could be blocked entirely. Comcast has already been in trouble for slowing down access to the streaming service Netflix and Time Warner for blocking access to the League of Legends game.

So What does it mean for South Park?
Well, right now we don't know. But you can bet ISPs will probably plan to throttle Hulu (the service that powers the video player on South Park Studios). They could also again throttle, slow down, block or even make you PAY more money on your monthly bill to access FANDOM and subsequently South Park Archives.

The bottom line
The bottom line is this should be a concern to everybody, the internet should remain free and open. Why should we let Comcast or other ISPs control what we see?

What you can do
I strongly recommend everybody visit | This Website and send a message to the congress and FCC, if you don't want to sign it. At least share the link or this forum post on social media and anywhere possible to help.

Thank you all for your support in helping to keep the internet free and open!  