tweet: https://xcancel.com/SimpleXChat/status/1835063534138396911#m
It was also blocked in China https://old.reddit.com/r/SimpleXChat/comments/12k1zu0/simplex_got_blocked_in_china_now_do_you_plan_on/
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Its as if repressive regimes doesnt want people to talk in secret. I wonder why.
This reminds of the Brazil/Twitter spat. How does one prepare for these kinds of things before a ban actually happens?
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Use Android, or you will just lose access to the apps that are banned in your country because Apple controls what apps you install on iOS.
Also have a VPN or Orbot ready.
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The irony is that the superior western democracies don’t seem to want this either (because of the children/terrorists/whatever else excuse). :-/
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At least, courts can resist against the politicians. Checks and balances.
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Yeah, it seems to be just a matter of when rather than if it will become as bad in the “free” “democratic” “constitutional” West.
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There’s always factions in democracies advocating for undemocratic and authoritarian policies. The difference is they haven’t taken over and are only a vocal or influential minority.
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Straw man argument! First of all there is no “one West” please just show me a private messenger/browser or whatever built in the “opposite camp.”
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yet. Privacy, just like other fundamental rights, should never be taken for granted
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