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Where did anybody argue that "regulating the internet" is a good idea because it reduces competition for EU-headquartered international companies? Oh well, peo
by emn13 7y ago
Where did anybody argue that "regulating the internet" is a good idea because it reduces competition for EU-headquartered international companies?
Oh well, people say crazy things sometimes. It's definitely a bad motivation - I don't think it's even remotely relevant as a practical motivation however, not least because there's just not a lot of upside to be had.
- duxup 7y agoThe idea has been put forth here and other places quite a few times that a lot of the recent EU regulation exists because of a lack of influence of those companies. Granted, you also would want to belive those regulations and laws are good things to enjoy that argument. I agree it is a strange POV. If anything I'm pointing out how kinda terrible that is as an argument.