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Re:The UK's Controversial Online Safety Act Is Now Law by ekianjo on Saturday October 28, 2023 @09:38AM (#38049693)
just block all visitors from the UK. See how long their stupid law lasts.
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Re:The UK's Controversial Online Safety Act Is Now Law by rwmj on Saturday October 28, 2023 @10:20AM (#38050012)
A lot longer than you think. However, yes, blocking is a good idea. It trains users to bypass the block using VPNs etc.

In your block message, make it very clear (a) exactly why the site is blocked, (b) what legal routes people can take (petition their MP etc), and (c) how to get around the block by technical means.

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Re:The UK's Controversial Online Safety Act Is Now Law by WithinReason on Monday October 30, 2023 @04:46AM (#38066999)
This will just lead to VPNs being outlawed
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Re:The UK's Controversial Online Safety Act Is Now Law by mdp2021 on Saturday October 28, 2023 @01:35PM (#38051794)
Yes, but the problem is with this practice spreading to more legislations.
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