So last week, I wrote over on PixelBits about net neutrality and how I finally got it. Fast forward a week with a little more knowledge and I have to confess. I still don't get it. Especially after reading NPR's piece highlighting opposing views.

Excerpt: 

"Imagine logging on to your favorite band's website and you wanted to buy something from them directly, and you were just somehow diverted to the ISP's favorite online music store,"

That is exactly what I DO NOT want.

But then, there's another tidbit which states tiered pricing is already in effect and wealthier companies like Netfilx, Google (YouTube) and iTunes already pay more to get faster service. So with net neutrality rules, it would harm the Internet...? Another quote:

"They're saying that we want to preserve the Internet, but in fact, what they're going to do is change the Internet such that services like YouTube and Netflix won't work."

How would net neutrality rules harm the Internet? Why would no net neutrality rules effect the current state of the Internet? Why are individuals, corporations, businesses and entrepreneurs bucketed in the same pricing structure? Shouldn't we be protecting consumers and small businesses? 

Net neutrality is something we all must comprehend to form our opinions...but it's so confusing. I feel like such a dummy but can someone provide a neutral synopsis, bulleting the pros and cons? The more I read, the more I'm confused.

Help?

(Thanks, Marko, for pointing me to the NPR piece. xx)

ADDED: Further discussion in the comments of PixelBits here.