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What I theorized 10 years ago - balkanization of the internet - a GFW for each country/jurisdiction, and large entities like FAAMG forced to either play ball (a
by r00fus 3y ago
What I theorized 10 years ago - balkanization of the internet - a GFW for each country/jurisdiction, and large entities like FAAMG forced to either play ball (and allow country censors), split up their operations, or leave markets.
- nebula8804 3y agoThis might be an opportunity to really push back if all the companies join forces. What would happen to these bureaucrats if Reddit, HN, Meta, Twitter, Goole etc. all join forces and block the EU as a form of protest(while clearly explaining why). The people/businesses there would be quite pissed off and finally pay attention to who is making these decisions. Thats the worst thing a politician can want: a spotlight on them. Recall the anti-SOPA movement? They changed their tune real quick after that. Frankly the EU is playing the same game as China. They are exploiting capitalism's weakness in an effort to force their will on these companies.