Who should have control of the internet? - Page 3

Felix The Assassin · 09-30-2005, 11:54 PM

Al Gore invented what? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img]

I only see one slightly small issue with an independent outside agency. Who would be in charge?
Then there might be an issue with legalities and enforcement within or outside of international borders. At least currently the FBI/CIA opratives have 'uh-hmm' 'cough' no boundries, 'cough'.

I spent 14 years of my career in Europe, if they needed something done, and done now, I hope international security is not on the line!

The UN? PAALLEASSE, but we know what you mean!

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Chewbacca · 09-30-2005, 11:56 PM

An independent private-yet-public non-profit-like organization would be ideal. Isn't that the case now? I wasn't aware that ICANN was a government agency.

Why is the Commerce department determined to keep a thumb on the button if ICANN can function perfectly on it's own?

Seems like this whole issue boils down to simply politicians EVERYWHERE all meddling together.

Hayashi · 10-01-2005, 12:32 AM

I voted for someone completely independent. I'm sorry, but I no longer trust the current US administration.

Sever · 10-01-2005, 01:11 AM

Independant, multi (multi, multi, multi) national, non-profit organisation. Good luck finding one.

It bothers me that the US has complete control over the internet. True, it was invented to aid communications for US military installations, but it has evolved and come a long way since then. It belongs to everyone.

The fact that the US wants to keep admin rights is just another example of the idea of the whole world being the president's back yard. With rights to sniff any flower. And piss on any bush.

[ 10-01-2005, 01:12 AM: Message edited by: Sever ]

Iron Greasel · 10-01-2005, 03:28 AM

The rule of the internet should be given to someone who doesn't want it. Anyone who is willing to take control of the internet is just going to use it for personal gain.

I think it's about time someone made a new internet. All we need is cable.

robertthebard · 10-01-2005, 08:40 AM

Cable, and at least one mainframe, or one of those super servers that's always on tv.

burnzey boi · 10-02-2005, 05:29 AM

Id rather choose LAN..

Timber Loftis · 10-04-2005, 10:04 AM

I think you guys are missing a basic fact in this inquiry. For some reason, the internet has become an anomoly of government in that the US government has, ODDLY, kept its hands more or less off of the thing. Now, I have no earthly idea how this has happened, but by God let's not jeopardize it by involving more governments!

Timber Loftis · 10-04-2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Felix The Assassin:
Al Gore invented what? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img]

Well, he never SAID he invented anything, but far be it from the right to worry about FACTS rather than SPIN. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Oh, and an [img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] yellow card for you.

Thoran · 10-04-2005, 10:16 AM

TL is right... he didn't say he invented the internet... he said he "took the initiative in creating the internet". Still presumptuous but not as laughable as what the Repub. propeganda machine turned it into.

For all eternity Al will be known as the guy who thought he invented the internet... pretty amazing what words can do.

View Poll Results: Who should have control of the internet?
Status quo - the US is doing a good job.	5	14.29%
An ENTIRELY INDEPENDANT International Governing body.	20	57.14%
The UN - Even though they can't do anything else right, by some miracle they won't screw the Internet up.	7	20.00%
The UN - As with everything else, they will screw the Internet up, but that's ok with me.	2	5.71%
Al Gore - Since he invented it... it's only fitting.	1	2.86%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

09-30-2005, 11:54 PM	#21
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Al Gore invented what? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img] I only see one slightly small issue with an independent outside agency. Who would be in charge? Then there might be an issue with legalities and enforcement within or outside of international borders. At least currently the FBI/CIA opratives have 'uh-hmm' 'cough' no boundries, 'cough'. I spent 14 years of my career in Europe, if they needed something done, and done now, I hope international security is not on the line! The UN? PAALLEASSE, but we know what you mean! -------------------- __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

09-30-2005, 11:56 PM	#22
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 52 Posts: 5,373	An independent private-yet-public non-profit-like organization would be ideal. Isn't that the case now? I wasn't aware that ICANN was a government agency. Why is the Commerce department determined to keep a thumb on the button if ICANN can function perfectly on it's own? Seems like this whole issue boils down to simply politicians EVERYWHERE all meddling together. __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

10-01-2005, 12:32 AM	#23
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 64 Posts: 1,699	I voted for someone completely independent. I'm sorry, but I no longer trust the current US administration. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...

10-01-2005, 01:11 AM	#24
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Independant, multi (multi, multi, multi) national, non-profit organisation. Good luck finding one. It bothers me that the US has complete control over the internet. True, it was invented to aid communications for US military installations, but it has evolved and come a long way since then. It belongs to everyone. The fact that the US wants to keep admin rights is just another example of the idea of the whole world being the president's back yard. With rights to sniff any flower. And piss on any bush. [ 10-01-2005, 01:12 AM: Message edited by: Sever ] __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

10-01-2005, 03:28 AM	#25
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	The rule of the internet should be given to someone who doesn't want it. Anyone who is willing to take control of the internet is just going to use it for personal gain. I think it's about time someone made a new internet. All we need is cable. __________________

10-01-2005, 08:40 AM	#26
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 62 Posts: 4,537	Cable, and at least one mainframe, or one of those super servers that's always on tv. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

10-02-2005, 05:29 AM	#27
burnzey boi Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: September 14, 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 34 Posts: 800	Id rather choose LAN.. __________________ burnzey - The Australian kiss, like a French kiss, but down under (Main)Undead Mage - 70, Orc Warrior - 70, Blood Elf Paladin - 70, Orc Shaman - 70, Troll Rogue - 70, Orc Hunter - 65, UD Warlock 61, BE Priest 60, Tauren Drood - 60 OM NOM NOM NOM

10-04-2005, 10:04 AM	#28
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I think you guys are missing a basic fact in this inquiry. For some reason, the internet has become an anomoly of government in that the US government has, ODDLY, kept its hands more or less off of the thing. Now, I have no earthly idea how this has happened, but by God let's not jeopardize it by involving more governments! __________________

10-04-2005, 10:16 AM	#30
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	TL is right... he didn't say he invented the internet... he said he "took the initiative in creating the internet". Still presumptuous but not as laughable as what the Repub. propeganda machine turned it into. For all eternity Al will be known as the guy who thought he invented the internet... pretty amazing what words can do.

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