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"Operating a content neutral service in today's internet is a tough job. Some people dislike some websites, and they want to stop them from being available on t
by biot 10y ago
"Operating a content neutral service in today's internet is a tough job. Some people dislike some websites, and they want to stop them from being available on the internet. The easiest way to do so is to launch a DDoS attack."
... which you can conveniently buy on one of the CloudFlare-protected DDoS service websites! I know this point has been hammered to death before, but I find it curious that despite their strong advocacy of being content neutral and not removing a site unless they receive a court order, their Terms of Service explicitly allows them to shut off service based solely on their opinion:
"SECTION 11: INVESTIGATION
CloudFlare reserves the right to investigate you, your
business, and/or your owners, officers, directors,
managers, and other principals, your sites, and the
materials comprising the sites at any time. These
investigations will be conducted solely for CloudFlare’s
benefit, and not for your benefit or that of any third
party. If the investigation reveals any information,
act, or omission, which in CloudFlare’s sole opinion,
constitutes a violation of any local, state, federal, or
foreign law or regulation, this Agreement, or is
otherwise deemed harm the Service, CloudFlare may
immediately shut down your access to the Service."
Does CloudFlare ever make use of this provision?
- astrodust 10y agoThat's a standard clause you include in a contract to give you an out if things get so bad you have no choice but to cut the client loose. They're not offering a safe harbor, they're offering a non-discriminatory service. Those are two different things.