Example Quote by Tim Berners-Lee
“Now, if someone tries to monopolize the Web, for example pushes proprietary variations on network protocols, then that would make me unhappy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1999 World Wide Web Summit, Berners-Lee, 1999
He opposes any attempts to control the internet through proprietary standards, fearing loss of openness.
In simple terms: Control of the web via private standards is harmful.
Key Takeaway
Defend open standards.
Themes
freedom
technology
openness
Mood
concerned
defensive
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- software development
- public advocacy
- online collaboration
Key Concepts
net neutrality
proprietary protocols
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure universal adoption of open protocols?
- What incentives exist for companies to avoid proprietary lock‑in?
A Different Perspective
Open standards can be hard to enforce globally.
