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For many, the best way to deal with a traumatic event is to turn to humour. When the FCC voted recently to repeal rules and regulations that protect net neutrality, the internet responded with furious outrage in the way it knows best, hilariously biting memes and tweets.
While some reactions (particularly those directed at villain of the piece, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai) get dangerously close to crossing the line between humour and outright abuse, most have been as creative, sarcastic and ingeniously funny as we have come to expect from the hive mind of the internet. While we can continue to have fun with this for some time to come, it's important to note that the issue is far from settled. While the FCC claims to act in the interest of the public, these kind of protests flooding in from all angles expose this as a falsehood. The protests do have an effect, as there are people working behind the scenes to protect our rights and by making our voices heard we give them valuable tools to work with!
We here at Bored Panda have compiled a list of the best reactions so far to the controversial vote. Scroll down below to check them out, and let us know what you think in the comments. If you are in the U.S. and want to aid the cause for net neutrality you can text 'Resist' to 50409 or 'Battle' 384387. You can also call the FCC directly on 1-888-225-5322. Don't forget to do your research to understand the issue and be aware of your rights!
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Judy Semmens 8 years ago
We need him in the UK. Or someone very like him!
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James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
You never know what you have until it's gone. Miss you and your common sense.
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Charolett Wells 8 years ago
Was I the only one who read that out like I was singing the actual song?
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adfgafh 8 years ago
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Load More Replies... Echo 8 years ago
So I only know the general concept of net neutrality aka corporate segregation of the internet. Aka Pay-per-View internet. I am not one to say hey socialize everything or make everything free-market, but... It seems to me with the amount of money individuals pay for internet that if we had just funded the internet as a service all the wasted money on paying to line the pockets of people trying to make a profit would have been enough for us to make one hell of a internet backbone in this country. I also know the government sucks at managment in most cases, but so much money is being sucked out of the infrastructure to pay CEOs, law makers, and stock holders that our internet is like our airlines. It sucks.
Aurelia Grey 8 years ago
Risking being called insane....when I read the news, I automatically wondered how many incredibly talented people will find ways around this. Please know I know nothing about computers or advanced technology, but, since people hacked the NSA, wouldn't this be a no-brainer to get around?
Yana La 8 years ago
To those talented few maybe. Not for all. And that's kinda the point.
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Chris Daemon 8 years ago
I think Redbox has us covered... out here where Comcafinity decided it doesn't make enough money to give us fast internet.
Kris Ruddy 8 years ago
I'm glad I still have a closet full of VHS tapes & DVDs plus the players to play them on. Popcorn anyone?
Thegreatcountryofverden 8 years ago
Blockbuster will come back, but this time it will sell youtube videos.
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carriemcfluffins 8 years ago
Come on trump...save us ? Get in that Christmas spirit what kind of scruge charges for internet other then the occasional bill???
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Pavel Nekoranec 8 years ago
Well, the entertainment industry, can always move to more friendly country like Canada or to EU ...
Mariam mayu 8 years ago
Well we won't care a bit about there is still japan and russia who can provide us the best gag :D
Hans Leenders 8 years ago
We are sooo going to miss the thespian talents shown by important contributors to the mental development of our children (not to mention society as a whole) by the sitcoms of Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. ;-) Frankly people, don't you think that with your president we get enough "entertainment"? Even more than the world can handle right now. We DO care about net neutrality over here (and we have the legislation to show for it), but it's not that WE elected your administration.
Hugo Raible 8 years ago
...and when you realize most countries in Europe do not even have net neutrality rules :(
Joe Reaves 8 years ago
The EU does have net neutrality rules though. How well enforced and interpreted they are does vary and there are loopholes for mobile providers, but saying they don't have rules just isn't true.
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Echo 8 years ago
It was changed a while back. Updated document now states: For the company, at the expense of the people.
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Yugan Talovich 8 years ago
I really think Little Donny gets a charge out of doing things that upset people. Typical bully.
Weeping Willowz (WeepingWillowz) 7 years ago
DAMN YOU AMERICA!!!! WHY LET AMERICA DO THE DECISIONS?? PLEASE LET A SMARTER COUNTRY DECIDE OUR INTERNE!!!!
Katinka Min 8 years ago
I am so fed up with my life being governed by some far away country full of bat-s**t crazy people
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Maike 8 years ago
Donald Trump, Martin Shkreli, Ajit Pabi... Something is going very, very, very wrong USA. Do you need help?
Weeping Willowz (WeepingWillowz) 7 years ago
Americans, you are not allowed to seek refuge from F.C.C or trump in NZ. We have to constantly deal with you burning holes in the ozone above us. While we are a generally forgiving country, u guys can deal w/ your own stuff now. Sucks about the net though....
Echo 8 years ago
Hi Gay, I'm Echo. You may want to change your name in the Bored Panda settings as it says you name is Andrei, and not Gay.
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Echo 8 years ago
So great that we begged this guy to make it worse because we are so tired of winning.
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Troy Currie 7 years ago
I can't believe how many Dem-witts read this site. The economy is is booming compared to Obuma yet you would rather see the US fall off a cliff and drown...just to keep a Liberal in office.
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Wendy J Shores 8 years ago
I wonder if Michelle Obama ever considered running for President... 3+ years is better than never... just sayin.
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SJ_Panda_love 8 years ago
Ohh lord, I hope he doesn't ends up a place, where palm scanner is at security checkpoint!
Doug Graeber 8 years ago
13 zettabytes? We have no technology today that can hold that much data. Sorry. You're math skillskills need some serious help.
Janice 8 years ago
You can tell that someone probably pasted 13 over a smaller number that was there.
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Moe 8 years ago
I️ just looked at this for 3 minutes waiting for it to load and then out loud said oohhh that clever
Thegreatcountryofverden 8 years ago
BUY THE PLATINUM PACKAGE TO LOAD ANOTHER ROW OF PIXELS FOR ONLY $$$99999.99!
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SJ_Panda_love 8 years ago
8 year old said that??? I don't even know what this means and I work in web world in IT industry!
James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
Genius right there. How old do you have to be to run for President? My vote goes to her.
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Mikleo 8 years ago
You can download it, but be fast before you have to pay for it. https://microsoft-3d-pinball-space-cadet.soft32.com/
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Echo 8 years ago
That's the hot key for Undo, for those who are keyboard deficient.
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nanashi 8 years ago
quite a few celebrities' death, I assume the comic meant.
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Nary Vang 8 years ago
To finish loading this image, you must pay a subscription fee of $9.99/byte. #netneutrality
Thegreatcountryofverden 8 years ago
Don't you mean every 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 of a bit?
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James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
Don't be discouraged. You might end up with $ 0.11 if the tax cut is approved
Echo 8 years ago
Only for the next 10 years though. After that you would be $.03
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Echo 8 years ago
I am lazy. Did he pop up? Remember when the community went after Santorum making a search for his name come up with a body secretion instead of him.
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Daniel Sipes 8 years ago
Good luck my dude. I'm sure basic computer science is working in your favor.
James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
I think your going to need a bigger box. May the bytes be with you in your endeavor
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adoracat 8 years ago
Yep. For those who downvoted this comment, think about how many employers now have you fill out your application online, how many doctors have your results available online, holding mail at the post office, making appointments, the list goes on...
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Echo 8 years ago
This whole thing is sad. The fact that corporations would have any control over anything is bad. We want them to Provide a service. They intend to exploit their position as the provider to gain profit from someone else's popularity or work. I mean this is a little like your city or state charging you extra taxes because you go to church every Sunday, but because of a deal with a local Movie theater you can travel there for free.
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Ironcat_xox 8 years ago
I'm about to cry idk what I'll do without RIP vine compilations and memes
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James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
We will have to send letters the old fashioned way. Without spellcheck
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Chris Daemon 8 years ago
Nerdshaming? Why bully at all? Can't we just all get al [insert 25c to continue the internet]
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Ivy Blue 8 years ago
I guess he gave you name of female actress in the original "movie" : P
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James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
I actually have a regular non-digital landline. Guess I better be prepared for it to ring.
Echo 8 years ago
Naw you still have Pay extra to make the phone ring, and that fee is monthly. Did you pay for that?
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Thegreatcountryofverden 8 years ago
Wheres Leia? Or the guy who did all of those adverts and has gained meme status? You know? Like Barry Scott, but good?
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Alex Newell 8 years ago
THIS IS REAL https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/business/ajit-pai-video.html
RogueStatus 8 years ago
In the video, notice he says a few ways we can still use the internet? Yeah that’ll be it.
Thegreatcountryofverden 8 years ago
I think it should go from 0 to 346785623478583465 as soon as you see the spiget finner.
Echo 8 years ago
Okay I typically don't just spout out obscenities, but... What a f*****g a*****e. And what the f**k happened. What the hell are we doing people. How the hell did we allow this stuff to happen. I mean I know I haven't been paying attention to government goings on. I was busy living my life and taking care of my business, but who the hell let all this c**p happen? How are all these stupid choices being suggested and voted on in Congress. How did we instate a lawyer for Verizon as a head of the FCC. How is the head of the EPA a person who sued the EPA like 14+ times and made it a point to actively attack the EPA for most of his political career. We are just stupid. That's all there is to it.
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Wendy J Shores 8 years ago
I'lll join you if they start charging for Facebook... Wonder if this will change Mark Zuckerbergs pledge to never EVER charge for Facebook... never say never. Sigh.
#43
Echo 8 years ago
Yeah unfortunately it is allowed to roam around and do things. ;)
Load More Replies... James A. Smith Jr. 8 years ago
I thought there were only 5 a******s that made the decision. Guess I was wrong
#45
Thegreatcountryofverden 8 years ago
Is the next one going to be that organization that treats Autism like a disease?
#46
Corinne Wiedemann 8 years ago
And don't forget those horrendous eyebrows *shudder*
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LunasTeam 8 years ago
as a Canadian with a proper internet I am offended... brb getting my feelings checked by a doctor... for free..
Wanda Queen 8 years ago
Oh DO SHUT UP won't you! Please? ( heh ;) don't mind me, I'm just jealous )
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Markus McCloud 8 years ago
If that was the case, I would climb into the machine and knock out every single tooth the old-fashioned way!
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Herb Eaversmells 8 years ago
The one thing I have to say ( dear valued customer to finish reading this comment requires an upgrade to our home premium internet package, please consult your local vendor to inquire on how to get the most out of your internet package)
Freya the Wanderer 8 years ago
That is much too kind compared to what he truly deserves.
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Allie Orona 8 years ago
So, here are a few things. First, it is not official yet.While this is obviously an intense breach of democracy and we all NEED to be angry, the net neutrality repeal still has to go through Congress, who has repealed the vote the last two times it was offered. There is still hope. We all need to text, call and mail our local representatives to keep the fight going.
Also... ironically, PornHub's twitter tweeted a pretty funny reaction, saying this: NetNeutral...66d154.png 
BoopityBooptiyBooper 8 years ago
Y'all... we could learn to hack to get around paying.... Just an option *wink wink* *nudge nudge*
Mikleo 8 years ago
Hacking without having access to internet is not so easy.
Load More Replies... Handsome Otter 8 years ago
No there's no option to report his account he just seems to want to get alot of down votes judging by the profile:)
Kathleen Moore 8 years ago
Well, it will put me out of business if it goes down as people say. I have a teensy home business on a website, I make a profit of only about $2k/yr. I am retired living off tiny pension and SS, but IRS takes 1/3+ of my profits. Might be more next year when the “Tax Cut” plays out. So when peope can’t load my website because its all photos, there goes my “business”. Thanks Ajit. Thanks Trump. I was able to buy groceries on that $2k.
Echo 8 years ago
In the extreme service providers can now charge you to get in to Tier 1 access (also know as normal internet). However do not fear it is unlikely that they will target small businesses. As this goes against the republican party's promise to help small business.... C**p I forgot... Corporations don't give a c**p about small businesses. So why did we remove regulations again that allow them to do this? Ugh what a mess.
Load More Replies... Chris Daemon 8 years ago
It's sad to see Net NEUTRALity go. One more stronghold for SJ, democracy and fairness gone. The internet should be free for everybody who wants it. We have the technology for fast speeds, so it's possible to provide it for everyone! ISPs should be a utility/right so no one can abuse it to make profit from that. If the government regulates it, there will be no company deciding who gets what speed (just the ones who can afford it!), or who sees what. Then we can finally put an end to all this "fake news" cries from the Orange Lovers and Make The Internet Fair Again! All they do is to stay in the way of progress with hate and greed, and it's time that they get what they deserve... we are louder than they, and we will be back. With lawsuits and with protests.
Sheila Weila 8 years ago
By all means give the government control over the ONE last media source they didn't already control.
Load More Replies... Herb Eaversmells 8 years ago
The one thing I have to say ( dear valued customer to finish reading this comment requires an upgrade to our home premium internet package, please consult your local vendor to inquire on how to get the most out of your internet package)
Freya the Wanderer 8 years ago
That is much too kind compared to what he truly deserves.
Load More Replies... Allie Orona 8 years ago
So, here are a few things. First, it is not official yet.While this is obviously an intense breach of democracy and we all NEED to be angry, the net neutrality repeal still has to go through Congress, who has repealed the vote the last two times it was offered. There is still hope. We all need to text, call and mail our local representatives to keep the fight going.
Also... ironically, PornHub's twitter tweeted a pretty funny reaction, saying this: NetNeutral...66d154.png
BoopityBooptiyBooper 8 years ago
Y'all... we could learn to hack to get around paying.... Just an option *wink wink* *nudge nudge*
Mikleo 8 years ago
Hacking without having access to internet is not so easy.
Load More Replies... Handsome Otter 8 years ago
No there's no option to report his account he just seems to want to get alot of down votes judging by the profile:)
Kathleen Moore 8 years ago
Well, it will put me out of business if it goes down as people say. I have a teensy home business on a website, I make a profit of only about $2k/yr. I am retired living off tiny pension and SS, but IRS takes 1/3+ of my profits. Might be more next year when the “Tax Cut” plays out. So when peope can’t load my website because its all photos, there goes my “business”. Thanks Ajit. Thanks Trump. I was able to buy groceries on that $2k.
Echo 8 years ago
In the extreme service providers can now charge you to get in to Tier 1 access (also know as normal internet). However do not fear it is unlikely that they will target small businesses. As this goes against the republican party's promise to help small business.... C**p I forgot... Corporations don't give a c**p about small businesses. So why did we remove regulations again that allow them to do this? Ugh what a mess.
Load More Replies... Chris Daemon 8 years ago
It's sad to see Net NEUTRALity go. One more stronghold for SJ, democracy and fairness gone. The internet should be free for everybody who wants it. We have the technology for fast speeds, so it's possible to provide it for everyone! ISPs should be a utility/right so no one can abuse it to make profit from that. If the government regulates it, there will be no company deciding who gets what speed (just the ones who can afford it!), or who sees what. Then we can finally put an end to all this "fake news" cries from the Orange Lovers and Make The Internet Fair Again! All they do is to stay in the way of progress with hate and greed, and it's time that they get what they deserve... we are louder than they, and we will be back. With lawsuits and with protests.
Sheila Weila 8 years ago
By all means give the government control over the ONE last media source they didn't already control.
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