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limpyhobbler

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2. removing SOPA's DNS provision is only a cosmestic change.

Reply to FarLeftFist (Original post)

Sat Jan 14, 2012, 12:27 AM

Jan 2012

Last edited Sat Jan 14, 2012, 01:54 PM - Edit history (1)

They still have plenty other options to block access that are more fundamental than DNS. They can block content at the service host (usually webhost), at the host's ISP via a layer-3 block like a firewall or null route. It's good that they remove the DNS provision but ultimately it counts for nothing if these other provisions are still enacted.

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SOPA's Architect Is Finally Starting to Back Down. [View all] FarLeftFist Jan 2012 OP

If it passed, Tor usage would quadruple overnight. Warpy Jan 2012 #1

removing SOPA's DNS provision is only a cosmestic change. limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #2

It would be bad if this "compromise" enables the bill's passage FarCenter Jan 2012 #3

Something I just noticed recently ... lpbk2713 Jan 2012 #4