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>Every website that sells anything would have to register with the government(s) of whatever jurisdictions apply, and file reports showing that they are meeting

>Every website that sells anything would have to register with the government(s) of whatever jurisdictions apply, and file reports showing that they are meeting the requirements I think the scenario you paint is completely unrealistic. Most consumer protection laws are not enforced like this. It's not FCC or CE marking we're talking about. Usually it's a case that when consumers complain (e.g. product not as described) the seller is investigated and, if found guilty, fined or punished as per the law. The rest of your argument, which I realise is for arguments sake, reads like a slippery slope argument because you provide no real examples.

dexen 14y ago
> Most consumer protection laws are not enforced like this. It's not about actual enforcement, it's about perceived risks. Take for example recent legislation regarding HTTP cookies in EU -- it has stirred up quite a bit of FUD, slowing down use of this handy utility for decent purposes. Not because of some widespread persecution, but exactly because Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt on behalf of the good-willed netizens. Meanwhile, the proverbial Bad Guys do not care anyway.