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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by joenot443 on Monday July 28, 2025 @01:50PM (#44713380)
I think it's always a bit of a bummer when someone takes the time to write a really well-thought out comment and someone comes in with a reddit-style quip that adds nothing to the conversation but derails it for everyone else.

There are so many charitable and earnest ways to make the point you're getting at, why reach for such intellectually low hanging fruit?

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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by thinkingtoilet on Monday July 28, 2025 @03:14PM (#44714354)
It's not a "reddit style quip" to mention the UK deliberately shot themselves in the foot economically when talking about the economic situation in the UK.
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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by wnevets on Monday July 28, 2025 @01:57PM (#44713447)
> I think it's always a bit of a bummer when someone takes the time to write a really well-thought out comment

Is this the same comment where they said good riddance to the entire country?

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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by joenot443 on Monday July 28, 2025 @02:01PM (#44713486)
The comment I'm referring to is the one made by cs02rm0, yes. I thought it was an interesting perspective, even if it's not one I fully agree with.

I really prefer that sort of earnest, thoughtful comment compared to short-form little quips.

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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by cs02rm0 on Monday July 28, 2025 @02:02PM (#44713504)
FWIW, they did not say that. Yes, the words "good riddance" where there, but you've grabbed the wrong end of the stick I'm afraid.
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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by wnevets on Monday July 28, 2025 @02:07PM (#44713569)
You're right.
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