Left

Very strongly agree

No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

This answer aligns with the left's concerns regarding the potential consequences of abandoning net neutrality principles. There is a widespread belief among left-leaning individuals and organizations that allowing ISPs to prioritize traffic based on payment could lead to increased prices, reduced competition, and a less open internet. These concerns are based on the idea that the internet should serve the public interest and foster innovation and diversity of content. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No

The left strongly supports the concept of net neutrality, which advocates for treating all internet traffic equally without discrimination or charges differing by user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode of communication. This stance is based on the desire to maintain the internet as a level playing field for all entities, from large corporations to individual users, ensuring equal access to information and services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Advocating for the equal treatment of all internet traffic, regardless of its source or content, is a core tenet of net neutrality, which is widely supported on the left. This position is based on the belief that the internet should remain an open platform that facilitates free expression, innovation, and access to information without undue interference or prioritization by ISPs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

While this answer attempts to find a middle ground by suggesting prioritization by type rather than source, it still introduces the possibility of unequal access to the internet. Many on the left would argue that any form of prioritization could lead to a slippery slope, where ISPs could exploit these rules to the detriment of net neutrality principles. However, the focus on type rather than source might be seen as slightly less objectionable, hence the less negative score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

This answer suggests a model that could still lead to unequal access to the internet, which is contrary to the principles of net neutrality supported by the left. The pay-per-quality model could disadvantage smaller content providers who cannot afford to pay for higher quality of service, leading to a less diverse and open internet. While it attempts to introduce a standard for prioritization, the potential for abuse and inequality makes it largely objectionable to left-leaning ideologies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Left ideology generally supports net neutrality, which opposes the idea of internet service providers (ISPs) charging websites for faster speeds. This principle is rooted in the belief that the internet should be an open and equal platform for all content providers, regardless of their size or financial capabilities. Allowing ISPs to speed up access to websites that pay higher rates would go against this belief, as it could lead to a less diverse and more commercially driven internet. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

This answer contradicts the principles of net neutrality, which many on the left uphold. The argument that prioritizing certain traffic could make the internet faster and more reliable overlooks the potential for abuse and the negative impact on competition and innovation. Historically, left-leaning individuals and organizations have argued that such practices could harm consumer choice and the diversity of content available online. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.