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Re:New EU law prescribes website blocking in the name of con... by StanislavPetrov on Wednesday November 15, 2017 @07:26PM (#15709306)
>In any case, this regulation seems more misguided rather than malicious.

Intent isn't relevant at all - only result.

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Re:New EU law prescribes website blocking in the name of con... by untog on Wednesday November 15, 2017 @07:38PM (#15709358)
It's relevant if you're considering proposing an alternative. If you can achieve the same desired end result without hideous side effects, people might be receptive.
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Re:New EU law prescribes website blocking in the name of con... by jopsen on Wednesday November 15, 2017 @08:58PM (#15709748)
And relevant in how it'll be interpreted by the courts.
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Re:New EU law prescribes website blocking in the name of con... by StanislavPetrov on Wednesday November 15, 2017 @11:15PM (#15710223)
Which is a statement about the worthlessness of the legal system and not the worth of the legislation.
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Re:New EU law prescribes website blocking in the name of con... by jopsen on Thursday November 16, 2017 @03:21AM (#15710999)
explain please?
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