Score one for 'net neutrality advocates

[Jenne]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-10381355-266.html

The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to get the ball rolling on creating regulation that will keep the Internet open.

All five commissioners voted in favor of advancing the rule-making process for a proposal that was put forth by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski during the agency's open meeting Thursday.

With three Democrats on the commission, it was no surprise that Genachowski, who was appointed by President Obama, would have enough votes to push the measure through. But it was somewhat surprising that the two Republicans on the commission, who have each expressed disapproval of such regulations, also voted in favor of moving the process forward.

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[Idem]

Interesting.  I wonder what "regulation" they will actually end up setting forth.

[Requia ☣]

IIRC, the regulation in question isn't actually new (no interfering with legitimate internet traffic is already covered under existing safe harbor clauses, as well as the hacking laws of most states), this is more a deceleration of intent to actually enforce it.