(hämtat från "en person" som skickar nyheter via en mail-lista)
Detta inlägg handlar om telekompaketet och att det numera genomsyras av tillägg och omskrivningar som syftar till att göra om internet till något som skulle likna kabelTV, vill du ha information får du betala för det, missköter du dig stängs du av.
För mig är ett fritt internet en nödvändighet för fri åsiktsbildning.
Som telekompaketet kommer att se ut om vi inte får stopp på detta har vi inte ens en återgång till något, vi får en enorm källa av kunskap avskuren framför våra ögon.
Bedriver du affärer på internet, har du en internetaffär?
Då kan du räkna med en kraftig försämring framöver om du inte har råd att betala licenser och tillstånd.
Jag kan berätta exempel efter exempel på hur era liv kommer att förändras (och försämras) om vi inte får stopp på detta nu.
Men jag litar på att alla som läserl detta har tillräckligt mycket sinnesnärvaro för att lägga ihop ett och ett och resa sig upp på riktigt allvar.
För om det internet vi känner till idag tillåts försvinna kommer det aldrig tillbaka.
Niklas Starow.
(förklaring: MEP = Member of European Parliament)
Från "en person"
Nu är det inte mycket tid att spela på. Fick just tag på ett dokument som innehåller "kompromisser" man ska diskutera imorgon på "trialogmötet". Man har börjat stoppa in "traffic management" inte bara i Harbour, utan nu är det begreppet med i alla direktiven i telekompaketet, kanske det allvarligaste stället är i Tillträdesdirektivet 2002/19/EG "om tillträde till och samtrafik mellan elektroniska kommunikationsnät och tillhörande faciliteter", alltså om hur internetoperatörer ska kunna ge varandra "tillträde", alltså skyffla varandras data. Bara tanken på att det ska finnas "limitations on access to services and applications" på grundläggande infrastrukturnivå är helt bisarr:
1. National regulatory authorities may, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, impose obligations for transparency in relation to interconnection and/or access, requiring operators to make public specified information, such as accounting information, technical specifications, network characteristics,
nytt -> including any limitations on access to services and
nytt -> applications, where allowed by national law, that
nytt -> are in place for traffic management purposes,
terms and conditions for supply and use, and prices.
Detta följs upp i Auktorisationsdirektivet 2002/20/EG "om auktorisation för elektroniska kommunikationsnät och kommunikationstjänster". Syftet med detta direktiv är att upprätta en rättslig ram för att säkerställa friheten för företag att tillhandahålla Internet och tjänster på Internet - alltså regler för hur själva marknaden ska fungera:
ANNEX 1
The conditions listed in this Annex provide the maximum list of conditions which may be attached to general authorisations [...]
- disclosure regarding limitations on access to services and
applications that are in place for traffic management purposes
Fan vet hur dom har tänkt eller vad dom egentligen menar, men nu är det solklart att "traffic management" inte längre handlar om att se till att internettrafiken kommer fram, alltså tekniskt underhåll. "Traffic management" har kopplats ihop med "access to services and applications", även mellan operatörer. Det skulle kunna innebära att Internt delas upp i subnät, alltså en tillbakagång till 1900-talet. Det känns helt absurdt att tänka sig att man skulle gå tillbaka till att "ringa utomlands".
Det är som om dom tänker sig att det går att bygga stängsel på kors och tvärs på ett grönskastorg och fortfarande tro att folk kommer att gå dit och handla. Bara för att ingen någonsin kommer att kunna besöka alla websidor eller använda alla tjänster som finns på Internet så innebär det inte att man kan sälja ett "personligt Internet" till var och en. Man väljer ju och upptäcker själv! Även om en stor majoritet av alla Internetanvändare aldrig kommer att kolla annat än på Aftonbladet, YouTube och Blondinbellas blogg kan man inte sälja Aftonbladet, YouTube och Blondinbellas som en betaltjänst. Dom fattar helt enkelt inte vad dom håller på med, jag kan inte dra nån annan slutsats. Och det förklarar också varför definitionen av "traffic management policies" klippt coh klistrats från Wikipedia. Det är helt enkelt inte seriöst!
Fick tips om följande url på en ny LQ wiki:
http://opennetcoalition.
Och tillsänt mig ett utkast smat två urlar:
http://irelandoffline.org/
http://irelandoffline.org/
Jag vet att det här inte riktigt är klart än, men det kanske kan bli snart om vi hjälps åt:
THIS IS URGENT – VOTING IN EU PARLIAMENT END MARCH 2009!
We believe in a free Internet – do you?
The internet as we know it is at risk because of proposed new EU rules going through end of March. Under the proposed new rules, broadband providers will be legally able to limit the number of websites you can look at, and to tell you whether you are allowed to use particular services. It will be dressed up as ‘new consumer options’ which people can choose from. People will be offered TV-like packages - with a limited number of websites you can access.
It means that the Internet will be packaged up and your ability to access and to put up content could be severely restricted. It almost certainly means an end to free downloading. It will create boxes of Internet accessibility, which don’t fit with the way we use it today.
Think about how you use the Internet!
What would it mean to you if free access to the Internet was taken away?
These days, the Internet is about life and freedom. It’s about shopping, booking theatre tickets … holidays, learning, job-seeking, banking, and trade. It’s also about the fun things - dating, chatting, invitations, music, entertainment, joking and even a Second Life. It is a tool to express ourselves, to collaborate, innovate, stimulate new business ideas, reach new markets – thrive.
Because the Internet adds to our lives in so many ways, it is very difficult to describe it as a ‘thing’ in one easy sentence.
It’s the economy – stupid!
Millions of Europeans now depend on the Internet, directly or indirectly, for their livelihood. Taking it away, chopping it up, ‘restricting it’, ‘limiting it’ and placing conditions on our use of it, will have a direct impact on people’s earnings. And in the current financial climate, that can’t be good.
If your business depends on the Internet, you need to act now! Just think – what’s your web address? Unless people have that address in their "package" of regular websites - they won't be able to find you. That means they can’t buy, or book, or register, or even view you online. Your business won't be able to find niche suppliers of goods - and compare prices. If you get any money at all from advertising on your site, it will diminish. Yes, Amazon and a select few will probably be OK. But your advertising on Google or any other website, will be increasingly worthless. Skype could be blocked. Small businesses could literally disappear, especially specialist, niche or artisan businesses.
It is happening because the big media empires are struggling against the Internet - and they are fighting back! They think that if they restrict Internet access, they can turn back the clock to an era of mass entertainment and rich advertising revenues. The world will return to a place of local communities - and not a global connected market.
If we don't do something now - we could lose free and open use of the internet. It will be harder to access websites that aren't in your "package" and harder for businesses to connect with their markets and markets to connect with businesses. Our freedom (of choice) will be curtailed.
If the Telecoms Package amendments are voted in, it will not be reversible
The EU proposals, with their frightening implications for our future, are about to become Law - and will be virtually impossible to reverse. People (even the members of the European Parliament who are voting on it) don't really seem to understand the full implications - maybe because it’s very complex to understand - and the legal changes are wrapped up in something called "Telecoms Package" which lulls people into thinking it is just about industry. However, in reality, hiding from public view, the amendment is about the way the Internet will operate in future!
We all have a stake in the Internet! You need to act now to save it!
What can you do about it?
Email, write to or phone your MEP – follow this link to get their details – a suggested template letter is attached. You are welcome to personalise the letter and include information that will make MEPs sit up, take note and take appropriate action.
Forward this email to everyone you know so that they can take action.
Text for people to cut and paste to MEP:
The coalition version needs to have instructions for people from each country. coalition members need to get a translated version online in their own languages and link to the LQ site for their own MEPs.
Suggest you indicate:
Here are the MEPs who are important in the process.
Here are the MEPs from [your country] [or list each country of the coalition] .
This is suggested letter / email to send to your MEP.
Personalise this email to include your own Internet use in your personal and business life. Change the sentence in red to personalise the email and tell the MEP how you individually use the Internet.
Dear [MEP]
I’d like to draw your attention to the Telecoms Package which I believe will be voted on by the European Parliament committees at the end of March and again on 21 April by all MEPs.
I have serious concerns that the changes that the European Parliament is proposing will adversely affect business int eh European Community.
In understand that the European Parliament is proposing to include changes to the law which will affect my access to the Internet, and which may limit,restrict or place conditions on my ability to access websites and services.
I use the Internet every day for work, to work, shop, socialise, bank, research, listen to music, enjoy cultural activities, talk to friends and family, order tickets, choose my holidays, pursue my interests and hobbies...and much more.
The changes in the law that the EU is proposing will permit my broadband provider to offer me a limited, restricted or conditional service. My concern is that such changes will kill the life of the Internet as we know it, and could have serious, detrimental economic impact on
Europe’s economy.
I am writing to ask you, as my representative in the European Parliament, to vote to protect our right to trade and do business using the Internet.
As we live in a democratic society, we need to openly debate these issues and establish the principles for the Internet as society.
Please vote for [amendment 138 and 166, and .... AND REJECT . ,,....]
Yours sincerely
Other Calls to action
(insert as appropriate for the audience you are contacting).
For business people:
2. Forward this message - urgently. To everyone they know and through every communication channel they have at their disposal - to press - to business - to people in senior positions of influence in business
For recruiting people to help with campaigning:
3. Do you have expertise and are willing and able to get involved over the coming weeks. Please get back to me, (others who are co-ordinating) - and let us know how you can help. We are looking for Lawyers, Financial experts / economists / people who have a good understanding of the economics of the web. People who know how to galvanise armies of people into action – and people who can make things happen on a political level too.
Need to answer some fundamental questions – FAQ the questions people will have
Why didn’t we know about this before now?
Isn’t there someone doing something about it?
Why are we trying to do something about this?
Who’s involved?
+++ must be loads of questions – we need to put up on websites – we need the arguments why people need to do something – and NOW!!
Pinged at Twingly, Intressant
Fler som skriver:
DN, HAX, Mårtensson, FarmorGun, SN, Ett Otyg, Leo Erlandsson, NeoCreo,
2 kommentarer:
Är inte MEP = Member of European Parliament?
Stämmer, gick lite snabbt där.
Tackar
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