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This regulation has been on its way for 2 years, and before that it was discussed extensively. Any big corporation not complying or making such a move as simply

This regulation has been on its way for 2 years, and before that it was discussed extensively. Any big corporation not complying or making such a move as simply blocking EU users is ridiculous. Lobbying obviously didn't work so now they want users to revolt against EU lawmakers, or what is the endgoal here? There was enough time to comply, I find this behaviour unfair and short-sighted on the mid to long run.

weddpros 8y ago
"There was enough time to comply": how about I start up now, not 2 years ago? I will not have 2 years to implement all their nonsense. I can't wait until other countries/regions pass laws as stupid and coercitive as GDPR. "I find this behaviour unfair and short-sighted on the mid to long run": exactly what I'm thinking of Europe's decisions (I'm a french citizen, living abroad, not in EU). We should hang law makers when they pass legislation that affects everyone, for "crimes" without victims. In the mean time, people mutilate women yet nobody cares: cutting a few clitoris won't cost you a thousandth of what GDPR can cost you. You can safely continue to ignore the issue. Does the EU even know what Injustice is? or is it just blinded by ego and ideology. Thanks in advance for down-voting my not-leftist, not pro-EU, not politically correct opinion
- mrleiter 8y ago
  I did not downvote your comment, I flagged it instead. Insinuating to hang democratically elected law makers for doing their job, in this case protecting the privacy of their constituents, is beyond any discussion.
  - weddpros 8y ago
    You're probably very aware of the fact not all EU law makers are elected... and that "protecting the privacy of their constituents" is probably not really their intentions either. Arranging laws so they can fine US companies Billions for succeeding where EU companies fail? that's probably more like their goal. The EU is full of countries (I can speak for France, "my" country) who show no respect for privacy (France has installed black boxes at every ISP to monitor everybody, and nobody cares). And now we're trying to "protect" EU citizens? Seriously? People are so brain washed to accept limits to their own freedom... GDPR will not give you more freedom if it's used to prevent sane competition from outside the EU... GDPR will harm Europeans. Restrictions never make you more free.

weddpros 8y ago

"There was enough time to comply": how about I start up now, not 2 years ago? I will not have 2 years to implement all their nonsense. I can't wait until other countries/regions pass laws as stupid and coercitive as GDPR. "I find this behaviour unfair and short-sighted on the mid to long run": exactly what I'm thinking of Europe's decisions (I'm a french citizen, living abroad, not in EU). We should hang law makers when they pass legislation that affects everyone, for "crimes" without victims. In the mean time, people mutilate women yet nobody cares: cutting a few clitoris won't cost you a thousandth of what GDPR can cost you. You can safely continue to ignore the issue. Does the EU even know what Injustice is? or is it just blinded by ego and ideology. Thanks in advance for down-voting my not-leftist, not pro-EU, not politically correct opinion

mrleiter 8y ago
I did not downvote your comment, I flagged it instead. Insinuating to hang democratically elected law makers for doing their job, in this case protecting the privacy of their constituents, is beyond any discussion.
- weddpros 8y ago
  You're probably very aware of the fact not all EU law makers are elected... and that "protecting the privacy of their constituents" is probably not really their intentions either. Arranging laws so they can fine US companies Billions for succeeding where EU companies fail? that's probably more like their goal. The EU is full of countries (I can speak for France, "my" country) who show no respect for privacy (France has installed black boxes at every ISP to monitor everybody, and nobody cares). And now we're trying to "protect" EU citizens? Seriously? People are so brain washed to accept limits to their own freedom... GDPR will not give you more freedom if it's used to prevent sane competition from outside the EU... GDPR will harm Europeans. Restrictions never make you more free.