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[HN] Will Browsers Be Required by Law to Stop You from Visiting Infringing Sites?
(lemmy.dbzer0.com)
In a well-intentioned yet dangerous move to fight online fraud, France is on the verge of forcing browsers to create a dystopian technical capability. Article 6 (para II and III) of the SREN Bill would force browser providers to create the means to mandatorily block websites present on a government provided list.
I don't agree that it's "well-intentioned" at all but the article goes on to point out the potential for abuse by copyright holders.
cross-posted from: https://radiation.party/post/64123
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There is absolutely no need to bring left vs right identity politics into the discussion, please stick to the topic of piracy. Same goes for the replies below. Thanks.
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asdfasdfsadfasfasdfWhy should we give up on trying to listen to each other's point of view?
It's never too late to learn how to participate in a community.
He explicitly told the person to stop doing what they’re doing. I’m relaying how best to get the results he wants. Whether or not he has some moral obligation to listen to every person who wants his attention is immaterial.