On Wednesday, July 12, hundreds of websites, including some of the biggest in the world, are taking action to alert the Internet about Big Cable’s attempt to end net neutrality.
But everyone has a part to play in saving net neutrality, not just big websites.
If you have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media account, you can use it to get your friends to join you in sending a pro-net neutrality comment to the FCC.
For everywhere else, you can download one of the profile images we have designed. Simply right-click on the images below and select “Save image as…” to download. Then upload as your new profile image.
Many more profile image options can be found here.
Post a meme
Our volunteers have been busy making net neutrality memes. Post one of these to your Facebook or Instagram and make sure to link people to www.battleforethenet.com to take action.
Right-click on the images below to download.
Tweet!
Post a tweet about net neutrality and urge your followers to take action. You can come up something creative about how the Internet will suffer if Big Cable gets to slow down or block sites, but here are some samples you can use for inspiration:
1. Stop the FCC’s plan for throttling, blocking, & new fees online. Take action now to defend #NetNeutrality: battleforthenet.com
2. We deserve equal access to the internet & the FCC is trying to take that away. Act now to save #NetNeutrality: battleforthenet.com
3. This tweet is being ████ by Comcast. Well, not yet. But, only if you ████ stop them: battleforthenet.com
4. This tweet is being ████ by your internet service provider. Well, not yet. But, only if you ████ stop them: battleforthenet.com
5. #NetNeutrality preserves the freedom of information we all enjoy online. Say no to internet censorship: battleforthenet.com
6. #NetNeutrality stops internet service providers from charging extra fees. Let’s save it! Take action now: battleforthenet.com
7. #NetNeutrality stops Comcast & Verizon from charging extra fees. Let’s save it! Take action now: battleforthenet.com
8. If you’re reading this, you have to act now to defend the free and open Internet. Submit your comment to the FCC at BattlefortheNet.com!
9. ISPs like @Comcast want 🇺🇸 to let them 🐢 the Internet for 💰. But we can 🛑 them: Battleforthenet.com #NetNeutrality
10. #NetNeutrality is the First Amendment of the internet. Take action now to stop Big Cable from destroying it: battleforthenet.com
Use our video bumper
We made a short video reel that explains why net neutrality matters, and how Internet users can tell the FCC and Congress to protect the open web at all costs through BattleForTheNet.com.
Add this reel to your online creations on or before July 12. Tell your viewers about the day of action on YouTube, Vimeo, or wherever else you host content!
Okay, I know the intention of the post, but I can’t help but be mad about it for the way it spreads misinformation and erases hard working people along the way.
I’m talking about this:
It has popped up in my dash all day. As of the time of writing this, the publication already has over 900 notes. That is nearly more than 900 taking this at face value. But the above statement is wrong.
See this fella?
That’s Felipe Smith. And he’s the writer of:
Smith is from Jamaican/Argentine/American descent, defines himself as afro-latino and he’s the only black writer working at either Marvel or DC.
And yes, I know what are you going to say right now;
“But that’s only one writer among who-knows-how-many. WE NEED MORE!”
And I agree with that. And you know what’s the best way to send the message to Marvel that we want more diversity among the people behind the comics? Supporting those few who are currently working.
All-New Ghost Rider is a fantastic series. This comes from someone who has never cared about GR, but, as a mexican with a multiethnic background, I decided to give it a chance after hearing that the protagonist, Robbie Reyes, is a latino and that the writer is also a latino with a multiethnic background. And I have to say, I don’t regret. I can’t afford many comics but ANGR is a must.
And guess what? The book is not selling very well and is facing cancellation. If its cancelled, THEN there would be no black writers at Marvel.
So I can’t stress this enough: want more diversity among the writers? Then support Smith and Ghost Rider.
If you’re interested in checking out ANGR the first trade collecting the first 5 issues was released fairly recently so you shouldn’t have a problem finding it at your LCS. If you read digital the first collection is available on Comixology, or just the first issue if you just want to try it. If you have a account the first 3 issues are available on Marvel Unlimited. Issue #10 is set to be released on January 14.
Spread the word, don’t let a talented person like Smith get erased and send the message that we want more diversity among the staff of Marvel, DC or any other company.
felipesmithart is not only an awesome writer (and artist) but a wonderful person as well. Please think of giving All New Ghost Rider (or any of his other works, really) a chance!
Felipe Smith is a seriously sweet person and his works kick all kinds of ass. PEEPO CHO still ranks as one of my favorite comics of all time, and ANGR is one of 2 Big Two comics I’ve bothered to read and keep up with!
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