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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by WalterBright on Monday July 28, 2025 @02:53PM (#44714036)
It's a classic result of step functions, which are popular in tax codes and regulations.

For example, if you pollute 99 ppm, then you're good. If you pollute 100 ppm, you're bad.

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Re:VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in by mhh__ on Monday July 28, 2025 @04:11PM (#44715010)
I once half seriously proposed a limit on the second derivative of effective rates like this but imagine explaining that to a politician these days...
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