internet "censorship" (?)

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mnaz
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internet "censorship" (?)

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something i'm going to keep an eye on--- alter-net.com is loading much more slowly today (it's never had this problem before). for those unfamiliar with alter-net: it is one of the main "alternative" sites providing extensive "occupy" coverage and advocacy.

i've heard radio commentators talk about this before-- how internet service providers could selectively slow service down to suit their purposes . . . not sure if that's true however. has anyone else heard of such a thing? or is this an unsubstantiated rumor? some pundit paranoia?...
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UPDATE: the alter-net site is back to full speed after an extended slow-down.

good ...
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No matter what the medium censorship is a slippery slope...The internet is monitored for the obvious...kiddie porn for example - a good thing...but there are many other facets of this info express lane that are are being watched...we are after all well past 1984..
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