What will happen to Scratch if Net Neutrality is killed?

wWSunPandaWw

Alright, I've been on Netflix, Webkinz (a reaalllllly old website with ads), Animal Jam, Hulu, YouTube, and Scratch and so far haven't seen any changes. I'm not 100% sure what my ISP is though, but i'm pretty sure it's Comcast.

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paws48

wWSunPandaWw wrote:
Alright, I've been on Netflix, Webkinz (a reaalllllly old website with ads), Animal Jam, Hulu, YouTube, and Scratch and so far haven't seen any changes. I'm not 100% sure what my ISP is though, but i'm pretty sure it's Comcast.

Same here, but mine is Cable One. I haven't been on Webkinz though because that site is ANCIENT. I've also been on a few other websites that i don't really go on regularly though.

#SaveYourInternet

UltimatePink

paws48 wrote:
wWSunPandaWw wrote:
Alright, I've been on Netflix, Webkinz (a reaalllllly old website with ads), Animal Jam, Hulu, YouTube, and Scratch and so far haven't seen any changes. I'm not 100% sure what my ISP is though, but i'm pretty sure it's Comcast.
Same here, but mine is Cable One. I haven't been on Webkinz though because that site is ANCIENT. I've also been on a few other websites that i don't really go on regularly though.

Wow, I should probably check Webkinz too.

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Laphatize

Honestly, nothing will happen. Scratch is non-profit, and companies get tax-cuts, if they hep out non-profits and things like that.

YubNubEwok

UltimatePink wrote:
paws48 wrote:
wWSunPandaWw wrote:
Alright, I've been on Netflix, Webkinz (a reaalllllly old website with ads), Animal Jam, Hulu, YouTube, and Scratch and so far haven't seen any changes. I'm not 100% sure what my ISP is though, but i'm pretty sure it's Comcast.
Same here, but mine is Cable One. I haven't been on Webkinz though because that site is ANCIENT. I've also been on a few other websites that i don't really go on regularly though.

Wow, I should probably check Webkinz too.

Same! I don't think anything has changed on it, I mean Webkinz is generally slow.

;

adsuri

UltimatePink wrote:
-Xynth- wrote:
Lets clear up some things for those who don't really understand what will happen.

People outside of the US… nothing will happen unless your country decides to follow in the footsteps of the United States and allow internet service providers to throttle or block certain sites.

People in the US… Some people might not see a change. This may be due to the fact that you are with a service provider that does not wish to block sites and throttle your internet. It may also be that there is too much competition in your area and doing this would hurt the company. Others, might see a drastic change. Sites ARE NOT SHUTTING DOWN. Scratch will not close their doors, neither will Google or any other major company. Companies like Spectrum (formerly BrightHouse Networks), AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, Verizon, etc. have stated MULTIPLE TIMES that they will be changing their service because of the repeal of the Obama-era Net Neutrality law under the Trump Administration. The latency to certain websites may be higher. This means that some websites will load slower. Also, certain pages/websites can and will be blocked by ISPs. (Yes, this is censorship… I know). You may be required to pay for certain sites to access them. This fee could be anywhere from $0.01 (1 cent) to $1000/mo. Now, we don't know if and when sites like Scratch will be blocked. It is not the end of the internet. Its the end of guaranteed access to the internet. (Unless you remember how Verizon and other ISPs got sued for throttling during the era of NN).

Now there is a solution. Ethical or not I will not be listing them here.

I use ATandT and so far today Scratch seems okay

Mediacom doesn't discriminate websites.

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FireBolt2

Still here.

paws48

FireBolt2 wrote:
Still here.

Yep. This happened last time too.

#SaveYourInternet

jromagnoli

Who cares about this. But why doesn't anyone care about the EU effectively banning memes?!

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dude341

jromagnoli wrote:
Who cares about this. But why doesn't anyone care about the EU effectively banning memes?!

That's not gonna happen. Even though it has passed 1 stage, it needs to go through several stages. It's not gonna get through, it's too stupid of a copyright law, they know what they are doing.

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ScratchDiogoh

dude341 wrote:
jromagnoli wrote:
Who cares about this. But why doesn't anyone care about the EU effectively banning memes?!
That's not gonna happen. Even though it has passed 1 stage, it needs to go through several stages. It's not gonna get through, it's too stupid of a copyright law, they know what they are doing.

wow, that's cool

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dude341

ScratchDiogoh wrote:
dude341 wrote:
jromagnoli wrote:
Who cares about this. But why doesn't anyone care about the EU effectively banning memes?!
That's not gonna happen. Even though it has passed 1 stage, it needs to go through several stages. It's not gonna get through, it's too stupid of a copyright law, they know what they are doing.
wow, that's cool

Stupid isn't a swear word

And I said the law was stupid, not the people who passed it. The people at the final stage will most likely reject it, the law is too silly.

Last edited by dude341 (June 23, 2018 20:50:46)

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FireBolt2

adsuri wrote:
UltimatePink wrote:
-Xynth- wrote:
Lets clear up some things for those who don't really understand what will happen.

People outside of the US… nothing will happen unless your country decides to follow in the footsteps of the United States and allow internet service providers to throttle or block certain sites.

People in the US… Some people might not see a change. This may be due to the fact that you are with a service provider that does not wish to block sites and throttle your internet. It may also be that there is too much competition in your area and doing this would hurt the company. Others, might see a drastic change. Sites ARE NOT SHUTTING DOWN. Scratch will not close their doors, neither will Google or any other major company. Companies like Spectrum (formerly BrightHouse Networks), AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, Verizon, etc. have stated MULTIPLE TIMES that they will be changing their service because of the repeal of the Obama-era Net Neutrality law under the Trump Administration. The latency to certain websites may be higher. This means that some websites will load slower. Also, certain pages/websites can and will be blocked by ISPs. (Yes, this is censorship… I know). You may be required to pay for certain sites to access them. This fee could be anywhere from $0.01 (1 cent) to $1000/mo. Now, we don't know if and when sites like Scratch will be blocked. It is not the end of the internet. Its the end of guaranteed access to the internet. (Unless you remember how Verizon and other ISPs got sued for throttling during the era of NN).

Now there is a solution. Ethical or not I will not be listing them here.

I use ATandT and so far today Scratch seems okay
Mediacom doesn't discriminate websites.

Yes, other countries will also see changes. If Scratch since its located in the U.S., they might have to add ads to the site. They have already said that they don't receive many donations. They would make more profit by doing to pay the ISP, so their site stays up. When you make an account, you also make web pages. Every project and studio is a web page. The more users that the ISP sees going to this site, the more money they will tax Scratch. Therefore, others will see changes. Also AT&T never said that they will be throttling with the internet. Verizon said that they will see if it will be more profitable to them.

Last edited by FireBolt2 (June 23, 2018 22:44:34)

cul8er

dude341 wrote:
jromagnoli wrote:
Who cares about this. But why doesn't anyone care about the EU effectively banning memes?!
That's not gonna happen. Even though it has passed 1 stage, it needs to go through several stages. It's not gonna get through, it's too stupid of a copyright law, they know what they are doing.

I made a thread on this very subject.

Gone.

CStafford-14

YouTube is noticeably slower.

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TheAdriCoolManDude

I think we won. Nothing happened to me.

Whatsfordinner77

Nothing Is Really Happening!

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UltimatePink

FireBolt2 wrote:
adsuri wrote:
UltimatePink wrote:
-Xynth- wrote:
Lets clear up some things for those who don't really understand what will happen.

People outside of the US… nothing will happen unless your country decides to follow in the footsteps of the United States and allow internet service providers to throttle or block certain sites.

People in the US… Some people might not see a change. This may be due to the fact that you are with a service provider that does not wish to block sites and throttle your internet. It may also be that there is too much competition in your area and doing this would hurt the company. Others, might see a drastic change. Sites ARE NOT SHUTTING DOWN. Scratch will not close their doors, neither will Google or any other major company. Companies like Spectrum (formerly BrightHouse Networks), AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, Verizon, etc. have stated MULTIPLE TIMES that they will be changing their service because of the repeal of the Obama-era Net Neutrality law under the Trump Administration. The latency to certain websites may be higher. This means that some websites will load slower. Also, certain pages/websites can and will be blocked by ISPs. (Yes, this is censorship… I know). You may be required to pay for certain sites to access them. This fee could be anywhere from $0.01 (1 cent) to $1000/mo. Now, we don't know if and when sites like Scratch will be blocked. It is not the end of the internet. Its the end of guaranteed access to the internet. (Unless you remember how Verizon and other ISPs got sued for throttling during the era of NN).

Now there is a solution. Ethical or not I will not be listing them here.

I use ATandT and so far today Scratch seems okay
Mediacom doesn't discriminate websites.
Yes, other countries will also see changes. If Scratch since its located in the U.S., they might have to add ads to the site. They have already said that they don't receive many donations. They would make more profit by doing to pay the ISP, so their site stays up. When you make an account, you also make web pages. Every project and studio is a web page. The more users that the ISP sees going to this site, the more money they will tax Scratch. Therefore, others will see changes. Also AT&T never said that they will be throttling with the internet. Verizon said that they will see if it will be more profitable to them.

Too bad most Scratchers are children without jobs and can't donate to Scratch.

Hi, I'm UltimatePink! (But you can call me Pinkie.)
I am a superhero with Spider powers. My sister (and best teammate) is @UltimateBlue, and four of my best friends are @Brodie_dude, @3Dweevils, @SassyJazzy, and @Dynesta!
I love cupcakes, glitter, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, LEGO Ninjago, reading, saving the world, taking care of pets, and baking!

paws48

CStafford-14 wrote:
YouTube is noticeably slower.

That must just be you, because Youtube is fine for me, if not, faster!

#SaveYourInternet

Scratch---Cat

Problem solved - Net Neutrality is not killed.
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