mesmerMAN
join:2006-01-18
Miami, FL | and birds go tweet tweet
AM I RIGHT? |
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DataDoc
My avatar looks like me, if I was 2D.
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join:2000-05-14
Greenville, NC
 ·Suddenlink
| Maybe they made a typo in the criteria
At least one FCC member has the guts to point out the problem.
If you want to send him an email encouraging him to make changes, go here:
»www.fcc.gov/commissioners/copps/mail.html
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TheTony
join:2006-11-02
Minneapolis, MN | Some of the first real acknowledgement in the flawed methodology for defining broadband and broadband availability.
It's a start. |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | Copps has been pointing this out for a while. As has the GAO. Nobody else at the FCC is listening because their currently dysfunctional methodology helps obfuscate failed and non-existent policy. |
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quetwo
That VoIP Guy
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join:2004-09-04
East Lansing, MI
| Deborah Tate
We had the pleasure of having FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate on the campus of Michigan State University last week, to give a speech on the current state of their policies. Apparently, she is very happy with the state of broadband deployment, and according to her, BPL will be the way to go for future developments.
Unfortunately, she said that "with 98% of the country having access to broadband" we are in a very good state of affairs. |
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tquade
join:2000-10-14
Regina, SK
| said by quetwo  : ... she is very happy with the state of broadband deployment, .... The princess has no cloths. |
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gomer1701ems
join:2001-08-23
Minneapolis, MN | reply to quetwo
A prime example of why stupid people should not have children. |
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bassnguitar
join:2003-09-11
Imperial, MO
clubs: | reply to quetwo
I want what she is smoking. |
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Maxo
Your tax dollars at work.
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join:2002-11-04
Tallahassee, FL
clubs: | reply to tquade
No thanks.  |
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cableties
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join:2005-01-27 | reply to bassnguitar
You want to share a pipe with her? |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
 ·Sprint Mobile Broa..
·Comcast
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Re: Maybe they made a typo in the criteria
Then also ask him what the solutions are? In his editorial he admits he has none - except for maybe spending lots of tax dollars with no plan on where the money would go. Pointing out problems is easy - pointing out solutions seems to be beyond him.
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nasadude
join:2001-10-05
Rockville, MD
·Comcast
| reply to quetwo
Re: Deborah Tate
Deborah Tate is a republican. Republicans believe in big business, not what's best for consumers and America.
As long as there is a Republican majority at the FCC, nothing will be done to encourage real competition and the U.S. will fall further behind the rest of the world. Their methodologies will not change and they will continue to report misleading statistics about the state of broadband in the U.S.
There is some hope with the new FCC commissioner, as he lobbyed for the CLECs before being appointed, but until he actually does something we won't know. |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
Host:
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PC gaming GAMES
PC gaming Tech
| reply to TKJunkMail
Re: Maybe they made a typo in the criteria
quote:
Pointing out problems is easy - pointing out solutions seems to be beyond him.
He's repeatedly suggested that revising data collection methodology is the first step, so we can understand the width and depth of the problem.
I find your commentary about being concerned about "solutions" disingenuous, considering the current policy is simply to do absolutely nothing. |
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
| reply to Karl Bode
Re: Maybe they made a typo in the criteria
said by Karl Bode : quote:
Pointing out problems is easy - pointing out solutions seems to be beyond him.
He's repeatedly suggested that revising data collection methodology is the first step, so we can understand the width and depth of the problem. I find your commentary about being concerned about "solutions" disingenuous, considering the current policy is simply to do absolutely nothing. Maybe I should find some quotes in the bible that say not having broadband is a sin or not christian or gods will. Run a smear campaign and hire a televangelist, im sure Bush will be forced to pass a mandatory broadband to 100% of USA law or he will lose the Divine Right to rule. Remember you can prove anything from the bible. |
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AtlGuy
join:2000-10-17
Marietta, GA | reply to Maxo
Re: Deborah Tate
Well I *was* eating lunch until I saw that hideous pic. *pushes food away* I'm suddenly not so hungry. |
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moonpuppy
join:2000-08-21
Glen Burnie, MD
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to Karl Bode
Re: Maybe they made a typo in the criteria
said by Karl Bode :I find your commentary about being concerned about "solutions" disingenuous, considering the current policy is simply to do absolutely nothing. Sorry Karl, but I agree with him.
Too many times I have dealt with people who say a process is wrong. When asked what they would do, they either offer nothing or a solution with no thought behind it.
"Put up or shut up" is my mantra. If you don't like what I am doing, then show me a better way and be prepared to defend your position. Can't speak for anyone else, but I like making suggestions as long as they don't "throw out the baby with the bathwater." |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
Host:
Road Runner
PC gaming GAMES
PC gaming Tech
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Too many times I have dealt with people who say a process is wrong. When asked what they would do, they either offer nothing or a solution with no thought behind it.
And again, he suggests starting with fixing the FCC's botched data collection methodology. You can't shape telecom policy if you don't know the "reality on the ground."
Copps is a little too wishy-washy for me on many votes, and I think his tersely worded pdfs on the FCC website are always too little, too late.
But, I think calling what the FCC is doing now (pandering to corporate interests, aka nothing) a "process" seems generous. |
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Portals Pup
@ameritech.net | reply to nasadude
Re: Deborah Tate
He's the token. There is little he can do by himself except issue these diatribes against the policies currently in force. It is easy to point out the obvious when you don't have to be the one who picks up the pieces (or the proverbial baby). |
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