With the news that Google has launched a social search feature (available in Google Labs) thought I'd point out the usefulness of social networks and google in general:

In a welcome move the FCC has thrown its weight behind net neutrality. This move is important for users because it means that internet service providers (i.e. your broadband provider) cannot impose rules on what you may or may not do whilst on the internet, or alter your speeds depending on what resources your accessing. Their approach to the net must be neutral.