not defending the behavior, but is this even an example of net neutrality? it’s not like ISPs are putting a slow lane for specific browsers in this case. it seems more like a shitty dark pattern type thing (which should have consumer protections as well)
Comment on YouTube is reportedly slowing down videos for Firefox users
AngryJadeRabbit@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Here’s a reason why net neutrality laws are good
LeroyJenkins@lemmy.world 10 months ago
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 months ago
It could still be argued as net neutrality, because the browser with the largest market share is slowing down bits on their way to a different browser when it comes to their video service.
It also should be viewed negatively through an anti-competitive/monopolization lens.
LeroyJenkins@lemmy.world 10 months ago
correct me if I’m wrong but I thought net neutrality by definition was the ISPs doing these shenanigans. at least that’s what I gathered when the whole topic was blowing up with that guy with the face we all up voted on Reddit so he’d show up on Google Images under “punchable faces” or something.
I agree this is an anti-competitive tactic. that’s what I was referring to as it being a shitty dark pattern thing - to lure people into using their tools.
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 months ago
It’s about prioritization of data, which can be through ISPs, but in this case, it’s Google choosing to prioritize or deprioritize data.
I understand, yes, that’s its generally aimed at ISPs, but this is an example of a non-ISP using data-shaping to impact use of their service.
Cethin@lemmy.zip 10 months ago
Anti-trust laws should handle it. Google is using their market power to push users from their competition to their product. It’s pretty basic anti-competition behavior that is covered by classic consumer protection laws. I don’t think there’s any reason why net-neutrality would be needed or apply in this case.
We still need net-neutrality, just not for this reason.
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 months ago
Seriously, someone needs to report this to the FCC since they just re-adoptef Net Neutrality.