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join:2007-11-28 1 edit Flannel Premium Member LIVE from Ottawa - Net Neutrality Rally on Parliament Hill Live web cam from Parliament Hill (refresh this page for updates):



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.



SaveOurNet.ca 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.

daboom

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Oshawa, ON daboom Premium Member 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.



andyb

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SW Ontario andyb Premium Member Yea nobody has moved since 11:30.

daboom

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daboom daboom Premium Member YAY! it's back

chrish163

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Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break



HiVolt

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Toronto, ON HiVolt Premium Member Ottawa city bus drivers should just all dump their passengers there. Sheer numbers would make the beavers shiver!



OttJon

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said by chrish163:



Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break

Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break "We're expecting between 300 and 500 [protesters], and if it's any more than that, we'll consider it an amazing success,"... (Source: »



With that being said, this is a monumental failure, unfortunately. Rocky is quoted as saying(Source: » www.cbc.ca/technology/st ··· lly.html With that being said, this is a monumental failure, unfortunately.

daboom

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HAHA Hivolt,



I can just see/hear the passengers now.... like umm where we going this ain't the way. WTF lol

Robrr

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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.

daboom

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hockeynomad

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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!

blinki5

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the rally only just started and you're calling it a failure? Do you have a vested interest in seeing that occur maybe?



andyb

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The national reported "hundreds" a minute ago.Also showed Rocky at the mic

Robrr

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Hundreds is good to hear, the more the merrier



Gnaraktol

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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!



triga

@atrianetworks.net triga Anon I am wondering if the speeches will be recorded and made available online. I could afford some of my personal webspace to host/mirror.

daboom

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They are reporting already? I see no updates on cbc's site atm. You got a link?



andyb

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triga

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@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!



OttJon

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said by blinki5:



the rally only just started and you're calling it a failure? Do you have a vested interest in seeing that occur maybe?

the rally only just started and you're calling it a failure? Do you have a vested interest in seeing that occur maybe?



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. 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.

blinki5

join:2008-03-26

Toronto, ON 1 edit blinki5 Member 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. 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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It was on the national the cbc tv show on cable.

It was on the national the cbc tv show on cable. Link?



Gnaraktol

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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.

daboom

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HiVolt

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Gnaraktol

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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...

xgmranti

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Almonte, ON xgmranti Member You should see how many people show up for 420....



Though it doesn't hurt to try.

NCRGuy

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said by OttJon :



said by chrish163:



Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break

Looks like about 40 people? Not too shabby - common govt. guys get there on your lunch break "We're expecting between 300 and 500 [protesters], and if it's any more than that, we'll consider it an amazing success,"... (Source: »



With that being said, this is a monumental failure, unfortunately.

Rocky is quoted as saying(Source: » www.cbc.ca/technology/st ··· 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.