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I don't think anyone should be forced to service foreign nations. As a citizen of a non EU country, I'd take issue with being compelled to work with them. EU w

I don't think anyone should be forced to service foreign nations. As a citizen of a non EU country, I'd take issue with being compelled to work with them. EU would effectively be declaring war on a significant percentage of the world. They have no jurisdiction beyond their borders. Taking your ball and going home, while not the best for business, should be an option.

derefr 6y ago
I mean, you're not forced to service foreign nations. But if you are trading with foreign nations, then you've got to realize that that is fundamentally a voluntary relationship—trade doesn't exist by default, it is created by a spirit of mutual cooperation, on a foundation of compromise. If that spirit of cooperation and foundation of compromise don't exist, then the trade cannot exist. Or, to put that another way: WIPO itself is something the US "forced" on the rest of the world. But it wasn't actually force; it was just a condition on other nations continuing to trade with the US.
- levosmetalo 6y ago
  You mean like EU companies are not forced to stop trading with Iran, it was their free decision.
  - shkkmo 6y ago
    Yes, I believe Iran sanctions function similarly to WIPO, the US requires people to follow certain rules if they want to do business with the US.
- Maskawanian 6y ago
  As I said, taking your ball and going home should be an option. That implies NOT trading with EU. As per wiktionary.org: "To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well." You are assuming a point I did not make.
wlll 6y ago
Just block EU IP addresses if you want. No-one is forcing you to allow access to any particular country or region.
- martin8412 6y ago
  Doesn't make a difference. If I access your site as a EU citizen through a VPN, then you must follow GDPR.
  - wlll 6y ago
    Honestly I'm not sure about what the outcome is there, has it ever been tested?

derefr 6y ago

I mean, you're not forced to service foreign nations. But if you are trading with foreign nations, then you've got to realize that that is fundamentally a voluntary relationship—trade doesn't exist by default, it is created by a spirit of mutual cooperation, on a foundation of compromise. If that spirit of cooperation and foundation of compromise don't exist, then the trade cannot exist. Or, to put that another way: WIPO itself is something the US "forced" on the rest of the world. But it wasn't actually force; it was just a condition on other nations continuing to trade with the US.

levosmetalo 6y ago
You mean like EU companies are not forced to stop trading with Iran, it was their free decision.
- shkkmo 6y ago
  Yes, I believe Iran sanctions function similarly to WIPO, the US requires people to follow certain rules if they want to do business with the US.
Maskawanian 6y ago
As I said, taking your ball and going home should be an option. That implies NOT trading with EU. As per wiktionary.org: "To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well." You are assuming a point I did not make.

wlll 6y ago

Just block EU IP addresses if you want. No-one is forcing you to allow access to any particular country or region.

martin8412 6y ago
Doesn't make a difference. If I access your site as a EU citizen through a VPN, then you must follow GDPR.
- wlll 6y ago
  Honestly I'm not sure about what the outcome is there, has it ever been tested?