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Zero-rating = skewing whole internet playing field, not just stifling small creators; subtly - or not so subtly - influences user behaviour, leading to a constrained experience. Users might feel financially pressured to use certain services, missing out on potentially superior or more diverse options, which goes against the original ethos of the open internet.



Ok, so yeah you are talking about some data not counting against the cap. I agree, that violates net neutrality.

A pure cap that counts all traffic the same wouldn’t be, though.




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