[OOC] Myriad Reality

[Nimda]

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If government enforced net neutrality is the only nn available, then it's worth getting. You don't reject cauterizing just because sutures would be better. That's not arguing for sutures, it's arguing for infection and atrophy.

@DarkwolfX37

The problem is that once the government has their hands somewhere, it's extremely hard to get them out. I'd say it's more akin to going ahead and amputating a hand so you can get a prosthetic replacement rather than bleed for a while to try to get some stitches. I fear that as soon as the government starts regulating what can and can't be done regarding the internet, things will go downhill very quickly.

[DarkwolfX37]

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The problem is that once the government has their hands somewhere, it's extremely hard to get them out. I'd say it's more akin to going ahead and amputating a hand so you can get a prosthetic replacement rather than bleed for a while to try to get some stitches. I fear that as soon as the government starts regulating what can and can't be done regarding the internet, things will go downhill very quickly.

@Nimda

But it's already regulating it by maintaining net neutrality on a legal basis. And for your analogy it'd be like amputating when you're thirty minutes from a way to seal the wound because you couldn't seal it right away and were afraid it would get infected. Amputating will be worse because it'll still take the same time to fix it except now you're actively harming yourself.

[Nimda]

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But it's already regulating it by maintaining net neutrality on a legal basis. And for your analogy it'd be like amputating when you're thirty minutes from a way to seal the wound because you couldn't seal it right away and were afraid it would get infected. Amputating will be worse because it'll still take the same time to fix it except now you're actively harming yourself.

@DarkwolfX37

That's the problem though; inevitably, getting the government involved is actively harming yourself. It would take very few bills to restore the ISP free market. However, actively protecting net neutrality and preventing government interference would take many. It's a short term solution that takes a long time to implement.

[DarkwolfX37]

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That's the problem though; inevitably, getting the government involved is actively harming yourself. It would take very few bills to restore the ISP free market. However, actively protecting net neutrality and preventing government interference would take many. It's a short term solution that takes a long time to implement.

@Nimda

Not actively protecting net neutrality takes just as long to make right and isn't a solution at all.

[Nimda]

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Not actively protecting net neutrality takes just as long to make right and isn't a solution at all.

@DarkwolfX37

But you run into the issue of the government "actively" doing anything. If they should be "actively" pursuing any goal, it's getting less involved.

[DarkwolfX37]

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But you run into the issue of the government "actively" doing anything. If they should be "actively" pursuing any goal, it's getting less involved.

@Nimda

We don't live in a world where that is a feasible philosophy. Unfortunately.

[souleaterfan320]

Well, i think IC went dormant.

[Nimda]

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We don't live in a world where that is a feasible philosophy. Unfortunately.

@DarkwolfX37

But we do. The govt can remove themselves.

Well, i think IC went dormant.

@souleaterfan320

I mean, posting here isn't really helping the issue.

[souleaterfan320]

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But we do. The govt can remove themselves.

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I mean, posting here isn't really helping the issue.

@Nimda

I know, but niether is missing 60% of oyr crew. I mean, where is whiz and blitz? I understand Svens predicament, but they havent even given us a reason, ooc why they are gone. Dark shows up and posts when he can, just like me and you. I rarely see darlit anymore....

[Nimda]

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I know, but niether is missing 60% of oyr crew. I mean, where is whiz and blitz? I understand Svens predicament, but they havent even given us a reason, ooc why they are gone. Dark shows up and posts when he can, just like me and you. I rarely see darlit anymore....

@souleaterfan320

I don't have an answer. I think it'll be much better after finals, but still. Whiz I have no clue.

[souleaterfan320]

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I don't have an answer. I think it'll be much better after finals, but still. Whiz I have no clue.

@Nimda

Exactly, and we should know. That's the problem. The lack of communication is what bothers me most about this...

[Nimda]

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Exactly, and we should know. That's the problem. The lack of communication is what bothers me most about this...

@souleaterfan320

Same.

[Stabby]

I'm still here, just waiting for blitz to come back and get the fight going again.

I've also been a bit busy lately, so I still haven't gotten around to redrawing Nix. Sorry about that.

[souleaterfan320]

I'm still here, just waiting for blitz to come back and get the fight going again.

I've also been a bit busy lately, so I still haven't gotten around to redrawing Nix. Sorry about that.

@Stabby

Good to see you, was worried you left for a sec.

[Stabby]

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Good to see you, was worried you left for a sec.

@souleaterfan320

Nah, I just don't have much to say most of the time, so I stay quiet.
So what's up, aside from the practicality stalled IC?

[souleaterfan320]

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Nah, I just don't have much to say most of the time, so I just stay quiet.
So what's up, aside from the practicality stalled IC?

@Stabby

Not much, jyst usual life stuff. Got myself a new job, im actually self sufficient now.

[Stabby]

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Not much, jyst usual life stuff. Got myself a new job, im actually self sufficient now.

@souleaterfan320

Cool! What kind of job?

[souleaterfan320]

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Cool! What kind of job?

@Stabby

Still factory work, unfortunately:(

[Stabby]

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Still factory work, unfortunately:(

@souleaterfan320

That sucks. Any plans on what you're gonna do next?

[souleaterfan320]

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That sucks. Any plans on what you're gonna do next?

@Stabby

Move out, getting my own place, and the other fun stuff like that.