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soulofmischiefyesterday at 3:53 PM2 repliesview on HN

Literally any encrypted mesh net communication protocol would be subject to the same propaganda. The point of this stuff is providing checks and balances for the people against a rogue government, or emergency situation.

Yeah, did you know criminals can use roads to commit crimes, too? We should destroy all of the roads. Terrorists also use food to give them energy to commit more terrorism, so we should start regulating access to food behind mandatory ID checks.


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Barbingyesterday at 4:10 PM

Honestly no idea what I’d do if I were in government.

Originally you’d communicate by mail and they could get a warrant. The day encrypted comms showed up, they wouldn’t just want to give up.

If you love the encryption but hate the terrorism, what to do? Double down on old school / physical surveillance? (Obviously not my field)

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throw9393399yesterday at 4:13 PM

We do regulate food. Tons of substances are not allowed.

We also regulate roads. You can not drive around in tanks. Or without license plate...