Why “Ofcom” is being discussed
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For those not aware, note that Ofcom have effectively conceded defeat on this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50167028
by iamnothere · Oct 22, 2026
Sadly no-one responsible from this situation will care. French authorities and network operator will in fact prefer that you don't have alternative than using the dns servers th…
by greatgib · Oct 22, 2026
No, not at all. Byrne reasonably knew that FSIA applies; the point was to get the words on record that allow him to claim a victory in the court of public opinion. Filing the su…
by zahlman · Oct 21, 2026
Have they built a framework that allows them to enforce it successfully, or is the enforcement a fig-leaf? Here, 4chan's design works against answering the question satisfactori…
by shadowgovt · Oct 21, 2026
>What's the rational point of existence of Ofcom? They are supposed to regulate domestic broadcasters and communications companies, and frankly have done a terrible job of it to…
by windowliker · Oct 21, 2026
"Unless Ofcom is prepared to sail a British invasion fleet here and land ground troops[...]" Let's not pretend this is the only way (some) laws are enforced abroad. A US company…
by praptak · Oct 21, 2026
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The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, internet, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom. Read more on Wikipedia