Email service used by Snowden shuts down, warns against using US-based companies

Re:Email service used by Snowden shuts down, warns against u... by neutronicus on Friday August 09, 2013 @10:39AM (#6185917)

So, my apartment-mate last year was from Belarus.

I got in a bicycle accident on my way home, and somehow managed to get myself home (I don't remember this part) with my face pretty much split open. So, I called 911, and an ambulance and some cops came. The cops asked him some questions.

He freaked out. I got this lecture the next day about how he didn't sign up for this, how I needed to keep his name out of my trouble, how I'm bad news, etc.

I couldn't help but think that talking to the police meant something very, very different where he's from than where I am.

Food for thought.

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Re:Email service used by Snowden shuts down, warns against u... by yardie on Friday August 09, 2013 @11:47AM (#6186328)

Reminds me of the time I called the police to report an attempted break-in. An hour later they showed up and immediately ran my ID for warrants, I assume. Now I'm on the defensive because even if I wanted to call the police I probably won't.

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Re:Email service used by Snowden shuts down, warns against u... by mjolk on Friday August 09, 2013 @11:13AM (#6186122)

While it's a common belief that the police in Belarus are reasonably corrupt, this is usually limited to bribery. Perhaps his visa was expired?

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Re:Email service used by Snowden shuts down, warns against u... by neutronicus on Friday August 09, 2013 @11:52AM (#6186361)

Grad student, so not likely.

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