# SimpleX Chat is blocked in Russia

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/simplex-chat-is-blocked-in-russia/20902
**Category:** General
**Created:** 2024-09-15T11:51:48Z
**Posts:** 9

## Post 1 by @jerm — 2024-09-15T11:51:48Z

> **[SimpleX Chat (@simplex@mastodon.social)](https://mastodon.social/@simplex/113137959973971123)**
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> SimpleX Chat is blocked in Russia. We might have a solution next week.

tweet: [https://xcancel.com/SimpleXChat/status/1835063534138396911#m](https://xcancel.com/SimpleXChat/status/1835063534138396911#m)

It was also blocked in China [Simplex got blocked in China now. Do you plan on circumventing this? : SimpleXChat](https://old.reddit.com/r/SimpleXChat/comments/12k1zu0/simplex_got_blocked_in_china_now_do_you_plan_on/)

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## Post 2 by @anon73250778 — 2024-09-15T13:32:54Z

Its as if repressive regimes doesnt want people to talk in secret. I wonder why.

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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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## Post 3 by @anon48875053 — 2024-09-15T13:39:30Z

> [@anon73250778](#):
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> How does one prepare for these kinds of things before a ban actually happens?

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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## Post 4 by @Valynor — 2024-09-15T13:45:10Z

> [@anon73250778](#):
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> Its as if repressive regimes doesnt want people to talk in secret. I wonder why.

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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## Post 5 by @Tech-Trooper — 2024-09-16T11:00:15Z

At least, courts can resist against the politicians. Checks and balances.

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## Post 6 by @Regime6045 — 2024-09-16T15:42:45Z

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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## Post 7 by @dumpster — 2024-09-16T16:04:17Z

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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## Post 8 by @Tech-Trooper — 2024-09-17T08:26:54Z

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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## Post 9 by @arandomduck — 2024-09-17T09:20:21Z

> [@dumpster](#):
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> The difference is they haven’t taken over

yet. Privacy, just like other fundamental rights, should never be taken for granted