Net neutrality ruling: Mark Ruffalo, Alyssa Milano, other celebrities react

CLOSE The Federal Communications Commission has voted on party lines to undo sweeping Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet. (Dec. 14) AP

Many famous names were not pleased with Thursday's news that the FCC would overturn net neutrality rules, rolling back consumer protections that prevent their internet service provider from blocking, slowing down or charging more for certain content.

Facebook COO and author Sheryl Sandberg wrote, "Today’s decision from the Federal Communications Commission to end net neutrality is disappointing and harmful. An open internet is critical for new ideas and economic opportunity – and internet providers shouldn't be able to decide what people can see online or charge more for certain websites. We’re ready to work with members of Congress and others to help make the internet free and open for everyone."

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The Twitter account for USA's hacker drama Mr. Robot vowed, "This fight isn't over."

Before the vote, many names came out in support of net neutrality, urging their fans to take action by filing a complaint with the FCC or contact their representative or senator.

One of the celebrities voicing their opposition to the FCC's plans was Alyssa Milano, who has been one of Hollywood's loudest advocates for net neutrality over the past year.

Milano spent Thursday morning rallying her followers to protest.

FCC #NetNeutality vote is happening right now and you can watch them destroy the internet live with me! Go to https://t.co/XUlOILL8Yh! #SaveNetNeutrality#TrumpBrokeTheInternethttps://t.co/lDUVOfvJ4vhttps://t.co/ZOBqDvzgdz — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 14, 2017

Today’s agenda:

1. It’s national call-in day for Dreamers. #DreamActNow

2. #SaveNetNeutrality FCC VOTES TODAY.

3. We have to pound Senator Collins on #GOPTaxPlan & insist that senate swear in Senator Jones before the vote.



Am I forgetting anything? Oh yeah, impeach Trump. — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 14, 2017

Along with several other pro-net neutrality celebrities.

Dear @AjitPaiFCC , 83% Americans (75% Republicans) support #NetNeutrality. Why then are you so cravenly jamming the killing of it through? You work for the people of the US now, not the telecoms. https://t.co/iIJ9EGOBMI — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 14, 2017

3 people just decided that 323 million of us don't need to decide what we have full access to on the internet.



Are you mad? You should be mad. #NetNeutrality — Grayson Hunter Goss (@GraysonHunterG) December 14, 2017

Just googled “net neutrality”...yeah, we gotta keep that. — DRAM (@BIGBABYDRAM) December 8, 2017

All I want for Christmas is net neutrality...



Call congress now: 202-759-7766 — Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) December 12, 2017

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