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Re:Few people know that Google voluntarily removes some sear... by ipaddr on Friday June 11, 2021 @04:49PM (#27478296)
You don't undo a harm by trying to erase it. If the porn has been created/recorded the ex has a copy and could upload it to non-block chain locations. Once he shares it it has been decentralized.

There was never a way to undo porn video you made when you were younger.

Re:Few people know that Google voluntarily removes some sear... by afavour on Friday June 11, 2021 @04:54PM (#27478349)
The internet is incomprehensibly vast. Yes, there might be a copy (or multiple copies) of a video you made in your youth on the internet. But as long as it isn't a) prominently available and b) attached to your name, you might be OK.

The situation we have today does allow you to address such a problem: Google can remove search results. It's not possible to do that on the blockchain.

Re:Few people know that Google voluntarily removes some sear... by ipaddr on Friday June 11, 2021 @06:27PM (#27479248)
The blockchain is vast and growing. Discovery is difficult.

Google prevents new searches or tries to but if you have the link you can visit without google. Same as the blockchain you would need to know where to look.

Re:Few people know that Google voluntarily removes some sear... by summerlight on Friday June 11, 2021 @04:59PM (#27478412)
But still you can try making it harder to access by cutting the major distribution channels, which perhaps will significantly reduce its propagation velocity. With whatever technologies that refuse to fix this issue, you cannot. This is a critical difference for law enforcement.
Re:Few people know that Google voluntarily removes some sear... by ipaddr on Friday June 11, 2021 @06:31PM (#27479299)
You wouldn't stop a torrent. Why should the blockchain be different Discovery still happens elsewhere.
Re:Few people know that Google voluntarily removes some sear... by pjc50 on Friday June 11, 2021 @05:27PM (#27478719)
You can't 100% undo it, but you can criminalize distribution. Uploading it to a system from which it cannot be deleted guarantees no leniency.