The Internet does many things. It acts as a vast conduit for ideas and creativity. It connects far-flung corners of the world in ways never thought possible. It brings us cats with odd captions. And, it is the greatest porn distribution network in the history of mankind.
We can add a fifth item to this list of wonders: it is also a land of mighty over-reaction.
I'm monitoring Twitter for reaction to the CRTC hearings on Internet regulation, and people are furious. How dare the CRTC even consider laying one filthy, regulatory finger on the Internet? And while I'm no fan of the CRTC, and a huge fan of Net Neutrality, I can't help but think this is all a bit past the point.
