The Great Firewall was so successful for the Chinese ruling class that it will eventually be implemented everywhere to keep the cattle classes in check.
halJordan•1h ago
While I disagree with your equivalence, i think it's undeniable that gfw-lite is certainly coming. Italy/Spain/France routinely block dns and are prepping the legal framework for vpns. Ofcom has extraordinary power in England. Australia has already passed all the recent legislation blocked in the US/UK.
Notably though, for all the know-it-alls on this site. Its not the spy agencies getting these powers.
ls612•38m ago
Europe may be too far gone but hopefully the US will be OK. If there is one silver lining it is that if any of the site blocking bills get serious consideration this is basically a parade of horribles on a plate for the opponents.
hyperman1•26m ago
I wish the blocked page made it clear who is doing the blocking, e.g 'This page is blocked by La Liga. Contact their helpdesk at (phone number).' Maybe add the number of their lawyers and CxOs while at it.
hollow-moe•9m ago
I'm pretty sure LaLiga uses cloudflare somewhere in their stack, CF should maliciously comply and bring down their services when a match occurs. Sorry, just following the law.
ls612•1h ago
halJordan•1h ago
Notably though, for all the know-it-alls on this site. Its not the spy agencies getting these powers.
ls612•38m ago