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1 edit | LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Live web cam from Parliament Hill (refresh this page for updates):
Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Tuesday May 27 2008, from 11:30 to 13:30 (EDT).
If you live in Ottawa, don't think about it, don't sit there looking at the screen, it's just an extended lunch hour, GO! Be there! If you use the internet you should care about it remaining open, innovative, and free from corporate control and censorship. Let the government know that Net Neutrality is important. The future of the internet is at stake.
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join:2001-12-16
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| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill I think we broke it or B$ll throttled it :| pic looks the same for last few minutes I even have the one from cbc that auto updates every 30 seconds.
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andyb
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SW Ontario | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Yea nobody has moved since 11:30. | |
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join:2001-12-16
Oshawa, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Wish it was a live motion feed | |
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Oshawa, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill YAY! it's back | |
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chrish
join:2007-02-19
Ottawa, ON | Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break  | |
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HiVolt
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clubs: | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Ottawa city bus drivers should just all dump their passengers there. Sheer numbers would make the beavers shiver!
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join:2001-12-16
Oshawa, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill HAHA Hivolt,
I can just see/hear the passengers now.... like umm where we going this ain't the way. WTF lol | |
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OttJon
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| said by chrish  :Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break Rocky is quoted as saying "We're expecting between 300 and 500 [protesters], and if it's any more than that, we'll consider it an amazing success,"... (Source: »www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008···lly.html)
With that being said, this is a monumental failure, unfortunately. | |
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join:2008-03-26
Toronto, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill the rally only just started and you're calling it a failure? Do you have a vested interest in seeing that occur maybe? | |
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| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by blinki :the rally only just started and you're calling it a failure? Do you have a vested interest in seeing that occur maybe? Not at all. I'm only comparing the number of people there versus what Rocky has defined as a success.
However, in the end, the real definition of success will be when the Government defines policies or laws for Net Neutrality, no matter how many protests occur.
Until then, the movement will remain a failure. | |
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join:2008-03-26
Toronto, ON
1 edit | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by OttJon :
Until then, the movement will remain a failure.
You can't call an event or act a failure unless it exists in the past. Stop (incorrectly) describing this as such. | |
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Gnaraktol
join:2008-03-18
Gatineau, QC
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| The rally is not a failure, there is news crews there, the things being mentioned will be reported, there are things being mentioned there that haven't had the exposure it deserves!
All it takes is a little bit of audience exposure and ears/eyes watching/listening...
this is only a start, and there is plenty more to come... | |
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join:2005-10-31
Almonte, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill You should see how many people show up for 420....
Though it doesn't hurt to try. | |
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join:2008-03-03
Ottawa, ON
| said by OttJon :said by chrish :Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break Rocky is quoted as saying "We're expecting between 300 and 500 [protesters], and if it's any more than that, we'll consider it an amazing success,"... (Source: » www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008···lly.html) With that being said, this is a monumental failure, unfortunately. Well, I walked past at lunch and there were far more than 40 people there. I would peg it at around 250-300. | |
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@teksavvy.com | Whose bright idea was it to hold it in Ottawa? It may as well have been held at the North Pole since more people have heard of the North Pole. | |
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Robrr
join:2008-04-19
Toronto, ON
1 edit | It really not a good pic to be guessing how many people are there.
I pulled up the actual hill cam site and its really hard to tell how many are there. I would like to be safe in saying at least 100 there right now. | |
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join:2001-12-16
Oshawa, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Looks to me bout 150 or so. and more coming in | |
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andyb
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SW Ontario | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill The national reported "hundreds" a minute ago.Also showed Rocky at the mic  | |
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Oshawa, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill They are reporting already? I see no updates on cbc's site atm. You got a link? | |
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andyb
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SW Ontario | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill It was on the national the cbc tv show on cable. | |
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join:2008-04-21 | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by andyb :It was on the national the cbc tv show on cable. Link? | |
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hockeynomad
join:2007-06-19
Mississauga, ON
1 edit | I get a small "red x" where the picture is. The right click "show picture" doesn't help. Maybe a change in the IE settings will bring this picture alive?
Oh I got it! | |
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Robrr
join:2008-04-19
Toronto, ON | Hundreds is good to hear, the more the merrier  | |
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Gnaraktol
join:2008-03-18
Gatineau, QC
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Just went there for my lunch (couldn't dedicate more time than that cause my work doesn't permit to, plus I'm hungry as hell now that I didn't eat, but couldn't miss any opportunity I could have to show up!)
One thing Charlie Angus said which is really important is that the NDP will introduce a law for net neutrality tomorrow!
He gave a really good motivating speech!
He suggested we write to the government once the bill is proposed and that we demand a response from MPs concerning their position on this new law, and that we mention that their position will influence our decisions on future ridings and such... That we do not accept a brush off or a response saying that their riding is looking into it, but a firm response on whether they support it or deny it in our letters.
I think it's a good idea!
Thought I would share this tidbit with you folks while this is going on, gonna see if I can go back on my next break! | |
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@atrianetworks.net | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill I am wondering if the speeches will be recorded and made available online. I could afford some of my personal webspace to host/mirror. | |
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triga
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| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill @Gnaraktol
That is very good idea proposed by Angus about writing your MP and demanding a stance, and letting them know yours as a voter in their constituency. I have already written my MP about Prentice's upcoming DMCA bill, I will likely email and call regarding the NDP neutrality bill following its introduction to the house. Demand answers, your MP is accountable to YOU! | |
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Gnaraktol
join:2008-03-18
Gatineau, QC
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Exactly, I urge everyone reading this to pay attention to the bill introduced tomorrow and if you happen to find the time to write to your MP, don't make the letter an inquiry, make it a DEMAND to know their stance and that you want a definite answer on this and not a maybe or we'll look into it!
As Mr. Angus has said, some people in government see us fighting this think of us as pirates, couch potatoes, or even worse, some hong kong dvd stall vendors selling pirated stuff, we are not any of that, we are citizens!
And we have rights...
We deserve net neutrality and deserve to be heard, our votes count just as much as anyone elses.
Don't remain silent, speak up and write to your MPs. | |
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join:2001-12-16
Oshawa, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill LOoks like everyone is leaving already | |
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HiVolt
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clubs: | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Yeah the crowd looks a bit dispersed now
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join:2008-03-03
Ottawa, ON
| said by Gnaraktol :Just went there for my lunch (couldn't dedicate more time than that cause my work doesn't permit to, plus I'm hungry as hell now that I didn't eat, but couldn't miss any opportunity I could have to show up!) One thing Charlie Angus said which is really important is that the NDP will introduce a law for net neutrality tomorrow! I don't mean to rain on the parade, but a private member's bill being introduced in the House at this stage is virtually irrelevant. The rules are so prohibitive when it comes to private member's bills that the chances of it going beyond first reading are next to nil. | |
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Gnaraktol
join:2008-03-18
Gatineau, QC
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| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill I agree with what you are saying that it might not have the necessary weight it deserves, however it does help that people speak up in support for this bill...
any response we get from other MPs concerning this can be used for exposure also... it's simply a matter of being able to speak up about what we believe in... there's isn't enough of that now a days!
and the way Charlie spoke of this, it's not just him that is introducing it, but the NDP... | |
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join:2008-03-03
Ottawa, ON
| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by Gnaraktol :I agree with what you are saying that it might not have the necessary weight it deserves, however it does help that people speak up in support for this bill... any response we get from other MPs concerning this can be used for exposure also... it's simply a matter of being able to speak up about what we believe in... there's isn't enough of that now a days! and the way Charlie spoke of this, it's not just him that is introducing it, but the NDP... I understand where you are coming from and agree with it to a point. But the fact of the matter is that parties don't introduce legislation, MPs do. Even if the NDP supports it, it will be one of their MPs introducing a private members bill. One piece of legislation that will then go into a pool with hundreds of others, and have virtually no chance of ever being heard from again. | |
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clubs: | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Thanks for the pics!
CBC should have had news of this beforehand, not just the day of.
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NJxxxJon
something good. or your mom.
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00000 | Congrats. Now, help the US please. | |
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Nemo888
join:2005-12-25
Canada | Did anyone else notice the Rogers Cable access van covering the event. Delicious irony, I should have taken a snap of it. | |
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JayMan
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Earth | Thanks for the pics.
I hope there is some video. I had CBC Newsworld recording on the PVR all day long.
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North York, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill omg I 3 the guy in the first and second pics here. I love the sign!!!!! | |
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TSI Gabe
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Chatham, ON | the lolcatz pics are from Aeron (not sure how to spell it). He works at Cybersurf.
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recneps
join:2006-06-24
Whitby, ON
| Haha, love the "I can has cheezburger" pics.
On that note, I think its a good thing no one got Anonymous involved in this... you'd get publicity, but no one would take it seriously. (thousands of people wearing masks and joking around is not good for a cause) | |
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tertech
join:2008-04-12
Ottawa, ON
| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by recneps :Haha, love the "I can has cheezburger" pics. On that note, I think its a good thing no one got Anonymous involved in this... you'd get publicity, but no one would take it seriously. (thousands of people wearing masks and joking around is not good for a cause) Anonymous? Um, is this him? | |
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join:2006-06-24
Whitby, ON
| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by tertech :said by recneps :Haha, love the "I can has cheezburger" pics. On that note, I think its a good thing no one got Anonymous involved in this... you'd get publicity, but no one would take it seriously. (thousands of people wearing masks and joking around is not good for a cause) Anonymous? Um, is this him? I see I'm wrong.
At least there werent thousands | |
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tertech
join:2008-04-12
Ottawa, ON
| Rocky was interviewed by local CTV station CJOH reporter Paul Brent, host of Tech Now show on Sundays 6:30 PM. | |
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canadabound
join:2008-03-27 | Good job to all, fight the power | |
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bgw
@teksavvy.com
| Even though the numbers weren't great it wasn't a disaster. The point was made.
Now we have to wait for the NDP Bill or the CRTC to move.
If the CRTC fails in its task of serving the public I expect a really large protest.
Rocky has done us a great service. This is only the beginning! | |
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tertech
join:2008-04-12
Ottawa, ON
| Oh, finally my upload to Flickr is done. 1972/576 connection 
Net Neutrality Rally..
»www.flickr.com/photos/xsicdn/set···91092497
Sorry, I didn't do any edits to weed out duplicates, etc. If anybody is captured in an unflattering snap, PM me and I will be glad to delete that photo. Not you Rocky. | |
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join:2007-11-28
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| Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill said by tertech :Oh, finally my upload to Flickr is done. Ohhh... nice collection, thanks for sharing! You get a good feel for things and the crowd in those. | |
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LiQuiD
BSD geek
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join:2002-08-08
Anjou, QC
| said by tertech :Oh, finally my upload to Flickr is done. Throttled?
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blinki
join:2008-03-26
Toronto, ON | What networks were there? I'd like to catch this on the news. I f anybody caps the coverage it, I'd be glad to host it. | |
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join:2007-11-21
Richmond Hill, ON | Re: LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill As far as I could see, most of the majors were involved. CBC was first on the scene in more ways than one, I also saw a CTV camera and a reporter from Canwest from my vantage point. | |
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NeTwOrKDawg
Networking is a lifestyle
join:2005-04-25
Brantford, ON
| Good work guys, and Rocky, you are the man. I would have gone if today wasn't my wedding anniversary and my wife would have killed me to spend most of it on a bus
Someone should do bumper stickers/window stickers/license plate covers, etc for this. I would put one on my car in a heartbeat! | |
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