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Intro2Logic 03/29/23 12:43:34 PM #1:	https://reason.com/2023/03/29/could-the-restrict-act-criminalize-the-use-of-vpns/ --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:972492874] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>https://reason.com/2023/03/29/could-the-restrict-act-criminalize-the-use-of-vpns/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Compsognathus 03/29/23 12:45:08 PM #2:	This Restrict Act seems very not good. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:972492918] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>This Restrict Act seems very not good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aztex 03/29/23 12:45:12 PM #3:	I don't even use VPN's but I don't want TikTok to get banned I use it daily --- Hot Girls Message Board https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1291-hot-girls <cite>Aztex posted [p:972492919] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>I don't even use VPN's but I don't want TikTok to get banned I use it daily </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bnui_ransder 03/29/23 12:46:06 PM #4:	Tiktok is just an an excuse They question the legality of what it accesses and this bill basically gives them all access to our stuff and restricts what we can do --- http://bnuiransder.tumblr.com/ So much A R T <cite>bnui_ransder posted [p:972492934] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Tiktok is just an an excuseThey question the legality of what it accesses and this bill basically gives them all access to our stuff and restricts what we can do</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CruelBuffalo 03/29/23 12:46:39 PM #6:	There is a large section of nerds that were crying about Net Neutrality are now advocating banning TikTok. Its embarrassing <cite>CruelBuffalo posted [p:972492946] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>There is a large section of nerds that were crying about Net Neutrality are now advocating banning TikTok. Its embarrassing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 03/29/23 12:46:39 PM #7:	The more logical reaction to websites tracking and surveilling users would be to ban that, but good luck with that. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:972492947] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>The more logical reaction to websites tracking and surveilling users would be to ban that, but good luck with that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
crayola555 03/29/23 12:46:59 PM #8:	Banning VPNs is the real reason they are passing this bill --- 3DS FC: 0619-4850-3479 IGN: AlmaDelita <cite>crayola555 posted [p:972492954] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Banning VPNs is the real reason they are passing this bill</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
manhookcardoor 03/29/23 12:47:26 PM #9:	Im okay with Tik Tok being banned and dont use VPNs but fuck this. --- man hook hand hook car <cite>manhookcardoor posted [p:972492972] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Im okay with Tik Tok being banned and dont use VPNs but fuck this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/29/23 12:49:11 PM #10:	Questionmarktarius posted... The more logical reaction to websites tracking and surveilling users would be to ban that, but good luck with that. That's because this is being lobbied by Google and Facebook who are big mad that they are losing market share. It's not about privacy or security. It's about big corp paying off our government and always has been. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:972493006] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>The more logical reaction to websites tracking and surveilling users would be to ban that, but good luck with that.</quote>That's because this is being lobbied by Google and Facebook who are big mad that they are losing market share. It's not about privacy or security. It's about big corp paying off our government and always has been.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Monolith1676 03/29/23 12:49:14 PM #11:	Tik Tok is banned by the country that owns it. Funny. --- Gears of War 1 Assassination Legend <cite>Monolith1676 posted [p:972493009] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Tik Tok is banned by the country that owns it. Funny.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 03/29/23 12:49:30 PM #12:	Overreaching bullshit --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) \| THE Ohio State:11-1 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:972493018] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Overreaching bullshit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/29/23 12:49:48 PM #13:	Monolith1676 posted... Tik Tok is banned by the country that owns it. Funny. No it isn't. It's just branded differently there. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:972493025] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Monolith1676 posted... </cite><quote>Tik Tok is banned by the country that owns it. Funny.</quote>No it isn't. It's just branded differently there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bnui_ransder 03/29/23 12:50:41 PM #14:	Does tiktok access your home wi-fi and all equipment? That's not good! That's scary! Let's ban tiktok and get access to all of your things connected to your home wi-fi --- http://bnuiransder.tumblr.com/ So much A R T <cite>bnui_ransder posted [p:972493049] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Does tiktok access your home wi-fi and all equipment? That's not good! That's scary!Let's ban tiktok and get access to all of your things connected to your home wi-fi</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Cheater87 03/29/23 12:51:44 PM #16:	All VPN usage or just usage to get to banned apps? --- You're finally awake, welcome to the real world! <cite>Cheater87 posted [p:972493071] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>All VPN usage or just usage to get to banned apps? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 03/29/23 12:54:04 PM #17:	Eh, most sites are already stopping the only really useful point of a VPN anyways, getting by region locks. Unless it is for work, most regular people do not need a VPN to begin with, other than bypassing region locks. Their touted privacy claims are mostly bogus anyways, your data is getting sold, there isnt much if any real security protection unless you are paying for a high quality VPN. The shit sold by social media ads are not going to be cutting it. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:972493132] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Eh, most sites are already stopping the only really useful point of a VPN anyways, getting by region locks. Unless it is for work, most regular people do not need a VPN to begin with, other than bypassing region locks. Their touted privacy claims are mostly bogus anyways, your data is getting sold, there isnt much if any real security protection unless you are paying for a high quality VPN. The shit sold by social media ads are not going to be cutting it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 03/29/23 1:11:26 PM #18:	LightHawKnight posted... Their touted privacy claims are mostly bogus anyways, your data is getting sold, there isnt much if any real security protection unless you are paying for a high quality VPN. obligatory Tom Scott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVDQEoe6ZWY <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:972493537] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>LightHawKnight posted... </cite><quote>Their touted privacy claims are mostly bogus anyways, your data is getting sold, there isnt much if any real security protection unless you are paying for a high quality VPN.</quote>obligatory Tom Scotthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVDQEoe6ZWY</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evol 03/29/23 1:45:28 PM #19:	Im wondering if this could end up banning games like Genshin Impact as well. <cite>Evol posted [p:972494345] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Im wondering if this could end up banning games like Genshin Impact as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DKBananaSlamma 03/29/23 1:58:01 PM #20:	So basically if I was a pirate, I would want to hypothetically pirate everything right now? --- Neon >_> <cite>DKBananaSlamma posted [p:972494625] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>So basically if I was a pirate, I would want to hypothetically pirate everything right now?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GhostFaceLeaks 03/29/23 7:34:46 PM #21:	It won't just make VPNs illegal but it'll make Routers and Modems illegal if they have anything made from China in them, which is a large majority of them. And it'll make Chinese video games illegal as well. --- "Do you like Scary movies?" <cite>GhostFaceLeaks posted [p:972501742] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>It won't just make VPNs illegal but it'll make Routers and Modems illegal if they have anything made from China in them, which is a large majority of them.And it'll make Chinese video games illegal as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 03/29/23 7:40:02 PM #22:	GhostFaceLeaks posted... It won't just make VPNs illegal but it'll make Routers and Modems illegal if they have anything made from China in them, which is a large majority of them. And it'll make Chinese video games illegal as well. RIP League of Legends --- "Let the bears pay the bear tax I pay the Homer tax." - Bart Simpson <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:972501837] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>GhostFaceLeaks posted... </cite><quote>It won't just make VPNs illegal but it'll make Routers and Modems illegal if they have anything made from China in them, which is a large majority of them.And it'll make Chinese video games illegal as well.</quote>RIP League of Legends</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DKBananaSlamma 03/29/23 7:40:32 PM #23:	RIP Genshin Impact. At least we'll still have the porn --- Neon >_> <cite>DKBananaSlamma posted [p:972501854] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>RIP Genshin Impact. At least we'll still have the porn</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GhostFaceLeaks 03/29/23 7:43:24 PM #25:	DKBananaSlamma posted... RIP Genshin Impact. At least we'll still have the porn Given how some parties are, they'd also try to ban porn after this for different reasons. --- "Do you like Scary movies?" <cite>GhostFaceLeaks posted [p:972501919] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>DKBananaSlamma posted... </cite><quote>RIP Genshin Impact. At least we'll still have the porn</quote>Given how some parties are, they'd also try to ban porn after this for different reasons.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Northlane 03/29/23 7:53:11 PM #26:	I looked at the bill It said 20 years imprisonment and $1M fine for knowingly using a VPN to bypass a banned app such as TikTok --- "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness; that is life. <cite>Northlane posted [p:972502115] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>I looked at the billIt said 20 years imprisonment and $1M fine for knowingly using a VPN to bypass a banned app such as TikTok</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
crayola555 03/29/23 7:54:17 PM #27:	GhostFaceLeaks posted... Given how some parties are, they'd also try to ban porn after this for different reasons. Whoa there, now that's a real serious issue --- 3DS FC: 0619-4850-3479 IGN: AlmaDelita <cite>crayola555 posted [p:972502137] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>GhostFaceLeaks posted... </cite><quote>Given how some parties are, they'd also try to ban porn after this for different reasons.</quote>Whoa there, now that's a real serious issue</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 03/29/23 7:55:04 PM #28:	DKBananaSlamma posted... So basically if I was a pirate, I would want to hypothetically pirate everything right now? Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know. --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:972502155] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>DKBananaSlamma posted... </cite><quote>So basically if I was a pirate, I would want to hypothetically pirate everything right now?</quote>Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 03/29/23 7:55:08 PM #29:	I just wanted to watch funny vids on tiktok what is so bad about that? --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: Gothic 2 NOTR <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:972502160] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>I just wanted to watch funny vids on tiktok what is so bad about that? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DKBananaSlamma 03/29/23 7:55:34 PM #30:	DrizztLink posted... Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know. Hypothetically no it isnt lol --- Neon >_> <cite>DKBananaSlamma posted [p:972502169] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>DrizztLink posted... </cite><quote>Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know.</quote>Hypothetically no it isnt lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 03/29/23 7:55:49 PM #31:	DrizztLink posted... Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know. You wouldn't steal a ship --- "Let the bears pay the bear tax I pay the Homer tax." - Bart Simpson <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:972502175] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>DrizztLink posted... </cite><quote>Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know.</quote>You wouldn't steal a ship</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DKBananaSlamma 03/29/23 7:56:21 PM #32:	Northlane posted... I looked at the bill It said 20 years imprisonment and $1M fine for knowingly using a VPN to bypass a banned app such as TikTok I didnt know we lived in communist China now --- Neon >_> <cite>DKBananaSlamma posted [p:972502187] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Northlane posted... </cite><quote>I looked at the billIt said 20 years imprisonment and $1M fine for knowingly using a VPN to bypass a banned app such as TikTok</quote>I didnt know we lived in communist China now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 03/29/23 8:06:51 PM #34:	DKBananaSlamma posted... So basically if I was a pirate, I would want to hypothetically pirate everything right now? There's no way a VPN ban "because tiktok!" won't soon become "because piratebay!" - just wait. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:972502409] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>DKBananaSlamma posted... </cite><quote>So basically if I was a pirate, I would want to hypothetically pirate everything right now?</quote>There's no way a VPN ban "because tiktok!" won't soon become "because piratebay!" - just wait.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkmaian23 03/29/23 8:27:56 PM #36:	I've seen some people arguing that the bill somehow restricts its own powers and so isn't as bad as it sounds, but I don't believe that for a second. Our politicians are idiots and all they want is more power over us. Never mind that the very idea of the bill itself is obviously unconstitutional. --- Cuteness is justice! It's the law. <cite>darkmaian23 posted [p:972502872] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>I've seen some people arguing that the bill somehow restricts its own powers and so isn't as bad as it sounds, but I don't believe that for a second. Our politicians are idiots and all they want is more power over us. Never mind that the very idea of the bill itself is obviously unconstitutional.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 03/29/23 8:29:17 PM #37:	DrizztLink posted... Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know. You wouldn't hypothetically download a hypothetical --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:972502907] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>DrizztLink posted... </cite><quote>Hypothetical piracy is just as harmful as real piracy, you know.</quote>You wouldn't hypothetically download a hypothetical</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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gamestunner 03/29/23 8:29:42 PM #39:	I don't use either so I'm fine if it happens. Tbh I'm all for tik tok being banned. Work would definitely improve. --- Ponies making me look bad, and xbots making you look bad. Can't we all just get along? <cite>gamestunner posted [p:972502917] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>I don't use either so I'm fine if it happens.Tbh I'm all for tik tok being banned. Work would definitely improve.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zikten 03/29/23 8:37:49 PM #42:	No more youtubers advertising Nord VPN <cite>Zikten posted [p:972503098] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>No more youtubers advertising Nord VPN</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 03/29/23 8:38:15 PM #43:	I had someone at work tell me TikTok is far more sinister than Facebook or Twitter, but I think the entire argument is "China bad", which is true, but so is lots of shit we humans eat up. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png he/him/they/them <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:972503110] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>I had someone at work tell me TikTok is far more sinister than Facebook or Twitter, but I think the entire argument is "China bad", which is true, but so is lots of shit we humans eat up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gritty 03/29/23 9:01:05 PM #44:	crayola555 posted... Banning VPNs is the real reason they are passing this bill This fuck that shit no matter what Im still using. Lol. <cite>Gritty posted [p:972503595] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>crayola555 posted... </cite><quote>Banning VPNs is the real reason they are passing this bill</quote>Thisfuck that shit no matter what Im still using. Lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Agent_Stroud 03/29/23 9:11:16 PM #45:	Unusual amount of bipartisan support from the getgo and the current administration just cant wait to sign it into law despite the clear warning signs that this can and most definitely will be abused by those in power. Even the name of the bill (The RESTRICT Act) is quite telling once youve done some reading into what all it proposes to do if signed into law as-is. --- "We're going to shake things up, Morgan. Like old times." -- Alex Yu, Prey (2017) <cite>Agent_Stroud posted [p:972503825] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Unusual amount of bipartisan support from the getgo and the current administration just cant wait to sign it into law despite the clear warning signs that this can and most definitely will be abused by those in power. Even the name of the bill (The RESTRICT Act) is quite telling once youve done some reading into what all it proposes to do if signed into law as-is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamestunner 03/29/23 10:53:52 PM #46:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] [LFAQs-redacted-quote] Not anti abortion btw. I mean If I had to pick it would definitely be right, but I'm neither. Trump sucked And Biden sucks right now --- Ponies making me look bad, and xbots making you look bad. Can't we all just get along? <cite>gamestunner posted [p:972505769] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> <cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Not anti abortion btw. I mean If I had to pick it would definitely be right, but I'm neither.Trump sucked And Biden sucks right now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_twisted 03/29/23 11:00:01 PM #47:	Rip Genshin Impact. You had a good run. --- Wrestling fans are the worst thing about being a wrestling fan. <cite>Dark_twisted posted [p:972505876] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Rip Genshin Impact. You had a good run.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kloe_Rinz 03/29/23 11:02:39 PM #48:	Dont care about Tok Tok but a VPN is basic cybersecurity. It would be like banning bitlocker encryption or antivirus software <cite>Kloe_Rinz posted [p:972505927] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Dont care about Tok Tok but a VPN is basic cybersecurity. It would be like banning bitlocker encryption or antivirus software </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Humble_Novice 03/29/23 11:04:19 PM #49:	Does this mean we won't be able to use QooApp anymore? <cite>Humble_Novice posted [p:972505957] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Does this mean we won't be able to use QooApp anymore?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
manhookcardoor 03/29/23 11:06:52 PM #50:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] sigh fine... --- man hook hand hook car <cite>manhookcardoor posted [p:972506010] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> sigh fine... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 03/29/23 11:09:38 PM #51:	Aww I'm glad ppl changed their mind about tiktok --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: Gothic 2 NOTR <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:972506074] in Bill to ba... [t:80395236]...</cite> <quote>Aww I'm glad ppl changed their mind about tiktok </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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