May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... in TekSavvy http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20469300 en Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:37:06 EDT Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:37:06 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20515521 Cliffy03 : I was watching the streaming video of Leo in studio.

»twitlive.tv/

All these cool audio podcasts are also quick and easy video too. Earlier this week I found out where Buzz out Loud streams from.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20515521 Wed, 21 May 2008 00:36:56 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20514858 Guspaz : Did they? The newest episode isn't out yet...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20514858 Tue, 20 May 2008 21:55:47 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20514157 Cliffy03 : Amber and Leo just discussed the rally on Net@Nite]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20514157 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:37:06 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513703 jfmezei : The tourist office areas has a special "lane" for Buses, and I assume it is thus possible for a bus to park there for some time to wait for passengers.

For those who do not know, this is just north of René Lévesque, south of Ste-Catherine, between Peel and Metcalfe (next to the former head office of Sun Life).

Will there be intermediate pickup points ? Or is this to be a non-stop service ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513703 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:06:15 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513447 Guspaz : For those who are wondering, 1001 Dorchester Square is close-ish to the Peel metro station, a few blocks.

It's an odd place for a pick-up point, though. At a metro exit would make more sense, easier for everybody to get to it. Of course, those usually have bus stops in front of them, so you're probably not allowed to park a greyhound bus there.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513447 Tue, 20 May 2008 17:12:42 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513297 R0CKY :
said by Guspaz See Profile :

There will be bus service from Montreal to Ottawa for that rally (better to concatenate all protesters in one spot).

My only concern is that the protest is in 7 days and we haven't heard back any additional details yet.
We're confirming things to make sure the pick-up points are solid. It so far looks like the pick-up points are going to be as follows..

Montreal - 1001 Dorchester Square (Info Tourist Office)
Toronto - Yorkdale Centre
Chatham - TekSavvy office (330 Richmond Street)

These aren't written in stone right now, but are looking as though they're just about confirmed.

Itineraries are to be approved by the bus lines....

Rocky
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513297 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:44:46 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513263 anonnotreall : I would love to be on that/those buses with you guys as i'd like to do a photo essay to post online.
I have checked Porters for those who may miss the buses, noon flights $59 1 way/ $59 coming back around 9pm and $24 round trip shuttle close to the Hill.

I hope the Buses get back to you soon as it is the best option to go as a group.

has anyone contacted, CityTV, Global or CTV? or any of the national newspapers?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513263 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:40:32 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513039 Guspaz : There will be bus service from Montreal to Ottawa for that rally (better to concatenate all protesters in one spot).

My only concern is that the protest is in 7 days and we haven't heard back any additional details yet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20513039 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:04:00 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20503635 cbp : Can we have an extension of this rally in Montreal?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20503635 Sun, 18 May 2008 21:25:48 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20503101 anon : Just to let everyone know, Leo Laporte, Kevin Rose & Amber MacArthur have all been notified of the Rally and that their support via their Blog / Podcasts / TV show support and even show up would greatly be appreciated..

>> Amber did reply
»ambermac.com / »commandn.tv
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Net Neutrality Rally - Ottawa
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:28:30 -0400
From: Amber Mac
To: NCF DSL Support

Hey! I would love to join, but am away that week...will mention on commandN!
-------- End of Original Message --------

So this is a good start good news to spread the news.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20503101 Sun, 18 May 2008 19:08:50 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20501824 anon : ok, 2 questions.

1) How many people have confirmed on net-neutrality's site.

and

2) Can someone make or post a link to a good flyer that I can post all over Ottawa as I live there. I want to spread the news, but i cant print the forums......

Thanks guys . ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20501824 Sun, 18 May 2008 13:31:10 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20501447 Flannel : Back on topic... it's just a week away... has everyone spread the news and informed as many people as they can? Most everyone wants an open and innovative internet free from corporate control but have no idea where the corporate interests want to take the internet in the near future. Let them know. There's still time, but now's the time. Now and this week spread the word, show support, take action.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20501447 Sun, 18 May 2008 12:02:02 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20497452 tertech :
said by SG See Profile :

So, how many people are signed up to go thus far?
The Canadian way...

The CEO of a large American box store ( I don't remember if it was Lowe's or Home Depot, something like that ) was being interviewed. They said that doing business in Canada was different than doing business in the US. If you upset an American customer he will storm into the manager's office, pound on the table and demand satisfaction. The next day he'll be back. If you upset a Canadian customer, he will quietly leave your store and never come back. He will tell 20 of his friends. Their point was that if a Canadian actually does complain, you can assume that many many more customers had quietly left.

I hope the 'powers that be' realize this, and factor the Canadian formula into whatever number actually show up on May 27.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20497452 Sat, 17 May 2008 10:37:44 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20495592 anon : bump...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20495592 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:00:25 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20493208 SG : So, how many people are signed up to go thus far?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20493208 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:23:37 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20485176 Angelo_ : no soup for you!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20485176 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:28:32 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20485160 NeoStylez : i duno who was saying they were gonna make a custom shirt.. Lol..

He thought i was getting a special shirt.. I like the cool normal ones :P

I just needed a larger size :P

Zzzz]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20485160 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:23:11 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484902 R0CKY :
said by Candoo3 See Profile :

said by NeoStylez See Profile :

wanna stand proud with a TSI logo on my chest!
What? You get a special shirt? (besides size of coarse :p )

Just gave me a thought. Rocky, do you have any high-res jpg's of the full Teksavvy logo available, that could be used by TSI customers, without CR infringement?
So long as it isn't too bad a shirt... email me and I'll see if I can't provide the logo.
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said by NeoStylez See Profile :

wanna stand proud with a TSI logo on my chest!
What? You get a special shirt? (besides size of coarse :p )

Just gave me a thought. Rocky, do you have any high-res jpg's of the full Teksavvy logo available, that could be used by TSI customers, without CR infringement? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484883 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:53:58 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484752 NeoStylez : you gonna be able to get mah size Rock :P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484752 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:29:44 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484744 R0CKY : LOL... should have our new stock in before we go! ;)
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wanna stand proud with a TSI logo on my chest!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484709 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:22:30 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484543 Angelo_ : my only concern is will we have enough bananas to go around and enough timmie stops :P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484543 Wed, 14 May 2008 22:52:57 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20484498 R0CKY : Alternatively you can do the bus thing at $20, which will leave from a predetermined location in Toronto... Trying to finalise everything at the moment as to where from.
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said by Yonsil See Profile :

How does the ride system work?
If you want to attend the rally, I am in your locality, and will be driving. I have 5 of us going so far, and room for 2-3 more. Whether I do the entire drive to Ottawa or meet at a Toronto rendezvous, is no diff to me. Either way my feet will be in Ottawa on the 27th.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483720 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:38:08 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483582 Yonsil : How does the ride system work? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483582 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:11:22 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483389 Flannel :
said by fiestaware See Profile :

Will be watching. Thanks!
I assume, if you are interested in a ride, you signed up on the web site already (as explained): »www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis4.asp

Edit: while I'm at it: everyone, remember, this is important: spread the word to all...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483389 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:31:30 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483279 fiestaware :
said by R0CKY See Profile :

Trying to organise a bus from Montreal...
Will be watching. Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20483279 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:11:09 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482953 R0CKY :
said by dont wanna reg :

Rocky,

Do we HAVE to reg with your site to attend the rally?

I prefer not to reg with that site due to privacy reasons and still wish to attend.

ty.
You don't have to... it's meant to try and get a head count.

The other reason is also to communicate with whoever is coming to ensure nothing is missed or if there are any changes whatsoever....
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482953 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:11:35 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482948 R0CKY :
said by fiestaware See Profile :

I sure would be interested to know what kinds of 'ride share' (if any) are being arranged from Montreal.

?
Trying to organise a bus from Montreal...
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482948 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:10:24 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482601 anon : Rocky,

Do we HAVE to reg with your site to attend the rally?

I prefer not to reg with that site due to privacy reasons and still wish to attend.

ty.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482601 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:59:53 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482583 fiestaware : I sure would be interested to know what kinds of 'ride share' (if any) are being arranged from Montreal.

?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20482583 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:56:29 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20480334 R0CKY :
said by jfmezei See Profile :

I have less isssues with what an ISP does to its own customers because customers then have the choice to leave that ISP. But I do have issues about trends because if all ISPs end up doing that, then Teksavvy will be the only real ISP left in Canada and it will have to handle 20 million customers, which means that Rocky will be sheltered by varoius levels of excecutive assistants and vice presidents and we won't see him here anymore.
What do you mean JF... I always enjoy our 5 minute ( or is it Hr) discussions! ;)
The big problem here is that Bell, with its DPI equipment, would be able to capture teksavvy customer's browsing habits and sell them. And that is a HUGE breach of privacy since TSI customers have no relationship with bell and cannot give consent, as well as Bell making money from data that doesn't belong to Bell.

That is equivalent to Bell listening to all telephone conversations and having AI determine what is being discussed, and the next time someone dials, and audio advert will be sent before the connection is established, and it will be targetted based on the last discussion on the phone.
Many things are plausible when you have private information on people.
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20480334 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:10:37 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20480285 jfmezei : I have less isssues with what an ISP does to its own customers because customers then have the choice to leave that ISP. But I do have issues about trends because if all ISPs end up doing that, then Teksavvy will be the only real ISP left in Canada and it will have to handle 20 million customers, which means that Rocky will be sheltered by varoius levels of excecutive assistants and vice presidents and we won't see him here anymore.

The big problem here is that Bell, with its DPI equipment, would be able to capture teksavvy customer's browsing habits and sell them. And that is a HUGE breach of privacy since TSI customers have no relationship with bell and cannot give consent, as well as Bell making money from data that doesn't belong to Bell.

That is equivalent to Bell listening to all telephone conversations and having AI determine what is being discussed, and the next time someone dials, and audio advert will be sent before the connection is established, and it will be targetted based on the last discussion on the phone.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20480285 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:01 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20480126 R0CKY : OMG!

This year will definitely be an interesting year for the NN issues! See Karl's write-up this morning for another example of where things are heading! ( »Broadstripe Now Selling User Browsing History )
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20480126 Wed, 14 May 2008 09:27:11 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20477153 tyip : Software companies and Internet software developers are being affected as well, why don't we try to get their support?

»Skype, VNC and Bell's throttling

»FU*** *(&()* ENOUGH!

»Proof Bell throttles everything but known ports/protocols]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20477153 Tue, 13 May 2008 18:18:07 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476316 jfmezei : >More details will be posted shortly, as we get closer and
>various slogans are formalized, etc...

Is this still a "royal we", or are many ISPs now actively involved ? Or have you gotten intimate with certain MPs and organisations and working with them ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476316 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:39:59 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476305 jfmezei : One additional thought...

One thing this protest should aim to achieve is to get the government or the senate to setup a long term network services policy group. Since politicians are not very tek savvy, they need to have the frameowrk where those who know the technology can inform them of the issue in an intelligent way.

A protest isn't going to educate politicans on the real issues, it should sensitize them to the need to be educated.

For instance, the ISPs may say that they need to prioritize traffic. But we can counter that this is the job of individual users. They decide (via QoS flag) which traffic is to have priority and which doesn't. And the networks should be told to handle that and not mess with it.

If politicians are not educated about the Qos flag that can be set by users, they might just believe the big bad ISP's claims that they need to prioritize traffic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476305 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:38:17 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476274 R0CKY : More details will be posted shortly, as we get closer and various slogans are formalized, etc... Should have various things in line over the next week.
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Are there plans to "organise" the protest in terms of providing slogans and artwork to get people to make their banners ? Will there be some "leadership" to tell people where to be and what to shout ?

Should we all buy "nerd/geek" glasses (like the types Bill gates wore before he became a billionaire) ?

Are we to be called the nerd squad ? (geek squad is already taken) :-)

Should we be "Teksavvy", or would it hurt the cause when they find out only customers of one ISP showed up ?

And to those who do not see the importance of this:

What Bell is doing with its satanic boxes is exactly why we need the government to set standards for net neutrality. Do you really want to spend your whole life doing battle with ISPs who constantly try to find some way to screw customers by restricting some internet applications in favour of their own business ones or advertising revenus ? (like Rogers intercepting all your HTTP requests and inserting content in some of them).

ISPs must be seen to be telecommunications companies, not content providers. And they can't mess with our data and our packets.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476232 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:23:20 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476219 CanerisErik :
said by Adam20 See Profile :

Didn't rogers purchase fci?
Yes, and this is off-topic (my bad), so let's kill it here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476219 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:20:24 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476138 Adam20 : Didn't rogers purchase fci?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476138 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:07:01 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475817 CanerisErik :
said by Abattoir See Profile :

I tried to get my Dad DSL in Lansdowne - the people I talked to couldn't understand how such a place (in Ontario, but no Bell) existed.
There are plenty of places in Ontario and Quebec that are not served by Bell but rather by independents, etc. In the GTA alone, there are areas served exclusively by FCI.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475817 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:08:51 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475509 Abattoir : Speaking of choices, case in point is the village of Lansdowne, ON. Lansdowne has one of those smaller legacy telephone companies (a SILEC in CRTC-speak). The monopoly of SILECs was completely revoked a while ago, and competition is now allowed.

The problem is that no-one appears to have told the good people of Lansdowne. This includes good ol' Lansdowne Tel, even though they were mandated to publish the Telecom Bill of Rights (and never did). Everyone thinks Lansdowne Tel still has a monopoly, and so there is no demand for new companies to enter the market.

TekSavvy appeared to be stumped when I tried to get my Dad DSL in Lansdowne - the people I talked to couldn't understand how such a place (in Ontario, but no Bell) existed. A little education on the ground can go a long way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475509 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:11:19 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475419 Abattoir : There are many ways you can help, without attending the demonstration. First, find like-minded people in your area. Colleges and universities are a great place to start.

Hold your own demonstrations downtown or on campus. Get a petition going, and collect as many signatures as you can. Present it to your MP to take to Parliament, or your MPP to take to Queen's Park, or make a presentation to your city council and ask them to pass a resolution supporting Net Neutrality.

Above all, let people know they have a choice! Many people don't even realize there are alternatives for DSL, long distance, or home phone service. If you don't like what they are doing, don't give them any more money!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475419 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:54:12 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475339 CanerisErik :
said by globus999 :

However, is there SOMETHING ELSE that we, the ones that won't be able to be there, CAN DO?
Pray]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475339 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:38:58 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475281 anon : Great!... However....

1 - I don't think enough people are even aware that an issue exist. Don't want to be pesimistic, but I don't think it is going to accomplish much....

2 - Because of 1 above, this should have been organized along the lines of a marketing project.

3 - A great deal of people can't be there but would like to "do something". Yes, these are the people that have, most likely, already bugged their MPs', CRTC, and the remaining of the alphabet soup of government organizations. However, is there SOMETHING ELSE that we, the ones that won't be able to be there, CAN DO?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475281 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:26:36 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475158 Angelo_ : but... do i get my Linux iso's?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475158 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:05:43 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475124 R0CKY : Quick little story I posted internally at TekSavvy to give a description of things as they are to be under the new regime of Internet Control, should we not voice our concerns...

The rally is in the name of Net Neutrality, which encompasses the throttling issue by virtue of a variety of reasons, hence why we are involved as we are. Net Neutrality is a more global issue in that it is about the protection of your online privacy/rights, as well as protecting you against online corporate profiling and choice.

Imagine this scenario: You get up in the morning and turn your computer on, Rogers or Bell greets you with your "favourite" sites then proceeds to suggest sites of interest (those who paid Rogers or Bell first). These sites would of course be preselected against your surfing habits (be-it religious, sexual, commercial). Now image, shortly after getting online, you get a call from a friend telling you to go and check out this joke on line, it's a little racy, but funny, but when you enter the web site address, it's not available... it's been blocked by your ISP as it doesn't fall within the "accepted" list of web sites. Welcome to the new Canadian Internet future!

.....starting to get the picture?

This is one of the various reasons we are heading to Ottawa on May 27th. This issue is about something the larger ISPs are trying to sneak right under everyone's noses... The removal/control of choice and online rights!
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»itnerd.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/···nfirmed/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20475015 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:47 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20474373 R0CKY : bump... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20474373 Tue, 13 May 2008 09:27:17 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469893 R0CKY : Fixed]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469893 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:22:21 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469787 tyip : hey, the 1st page (»www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis2.asp)
and the 2nd page (»www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis4.asp)
have the same title ("Confirm you are joining us on Parliament Hill").

Can you ask them to change the title of the 2nd one so it's clear that it's for transportation?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469787 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:03:27 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469777 R0CKY :
said by Flannel See Profile :

said by R0CKY See Profile :

[...]so please register here ( »www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis2.asp )[...]
Thanks, done. Perhaps put a privacy disclaimer on that page to assure people you aren't collecting e-mails for SPAM purposes :D.

Everyone: remember this isn't just about throttling, it's about Net Neutrality, the future of the Internet in Canada, and preventing it's corporate ownership and control. Unless the government imposes Net Neutrality in Canada, this could easily have dire repercussions on future generations to come. It's important that we show we care about a free and innovative internet, be there and spread the word to all.

Ottawa has many IT companies, for many of them it might be in their best interest to actively participate.
Good point on the privacy information.... I'll see about getting it added.

tx
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469777 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:01:27 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469766 Flannel :
said by R0CKY See Profile :

[...]so please register here ( »www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis2.asp )[...]
Thanks, done. Perhaps put a privacy disclaimer on that page to assure people you aren't collecting e-mails for SPAM purposes :D.

Everyone: remember this isn't just about throttling, it's about Net Neutrality, the future of the Internet in Canada, and preventing it's corporate ownership and control. Unless the government imposes Net Neutrality in Canada, this could easily have dire repercussions on future generations to come. It's important that we show we care about a free and innovative internet, be there and spread the word to all.

Ottawa has many IT companies, for many of them it might be in their best interest to actively participate.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469766 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:59:14 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469698 R0CKY :
said by Abattoir See Profile :

I'll be there - I've already confirmed online, and booked the day off work.

How are things working out, Rocky? Getting much support from NUPGE and Democracy Watch? How do the numbers look so far?
I'll be confirming speakers shortly but we have participation from both the above groups! ;)
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469698 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:42:05 EDT Re: May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469678 Abattoir : I'll be there - I've already confirmed online, and booked the day off work.

How are things working out, Rocky? Getting much support from NUPGE and Democracy Watch? How do the numbers look so far?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469678 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:38:52 EDT Re: May 27th Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469646 olebiker : I wish I could be there but I am to be elsewhere that day.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469646 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:30:45 EDT Re: May 27th Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469339 aheintz : Cool thanks for putting all this together. I should be there
edit meant to reply to Rocky]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469339 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:21:05 EDT Re: May 27th Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469335 R0CKY : We need everyone who wants to go but requires transportation to sign-up via the above link so as to let us know where from... This way we can try and coordinate something for everyone.
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469335 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:20:10 EDT Re: May 27th Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469318 Angelo_ : when will you know about transportation for sure?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469318 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:15:57 EDT May 27th Net Neutrality Rally - Details... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469300 R0CKY : Ok Gang,

The May 27th date is confirmed, so please make the necessary arrangements to make it out to help the cause.

Parliament Coordinators are asking we confirm numbers, so please register here ( »www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis2.asp ) if you haven't already done so.

Also, we are going to attempt to organise pick-up locations (will try and work out something around $20 per person) to transport everyone to and from the event. If you would like to participate, please fill in the following form: »www.netneutralityrally.ca/whatis4.asp

For other details and times, please go to »www.netneutralityrally.ca

Rocky
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TSI Rocky - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20469300 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:13:48 EDT