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Nothing more reassuring than a vague “we’re unlikely to go after you [if you stay on our good side.]” It’s clear the UK wants big monopolistic tech platforms t
by pembrook 2y ago
Nothing more reassuring than a vague “we’re unlikely to go after you [if you stay on our good side.]”
It’s clear the UK wants big monopolistic tech platforms to fully dominate their local market so they only have a few throats to choke when trying to control the narrative…just like “the good old days” of centralized media.
I wouldn’t stand in the way of authoritarians if you value your freedom (or the ability to have a bank account).
The risk just isn't worth it. You write a blog post that rubs someone power-adjacent the wrong way and suddenly you're getting the classic "...nice little blog you have there...would be a shame to find something that could be interpreted as violating 1 of our 17 problem areas..."
- throwaway48476 2y agoFor my friends everything, for my enemies the law. Uneven enforcement is the goal.
- HPsquared 2y agoSovereign is he who makes the exception.
- owisd 2y agoChanging the code of practice is a years long statutory consultation process, they're not going to be able to change the rules to go after you on a whim.
- pembrook 2y agoIf you can’t find something to accuse from the SEVENTEEN “areas of focus” they’ve already designated in the law then I would argue you lack the creativity and thirst for power needed to climb the ranks as a politician.