| ▲ | philipwhiuk 6 hours ago |
| This was a fairly stupid case. Ofcom didn't try to enforce it abroad, 4chan sued Ofcom in case it did (mostly for PR purposes). Ofcom knows its rulings don't apply internationally. So yes, the status quo is enforced by the US courts, as if it was ever in doubt and nothing at all has changed. |
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| ▲ | Orygin 5 hours ago | parent [-] |
| Didn't Ofcom send multiple threat letters to 4chan, requesting they comply with UK laws? That counts as trying to enforce it |
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| ▲ | tourmalinetaco 4 hours ago | parent [-] | | Yes. Ofcom sent multiple extortion letters to 4chan and Kiwi Farms, demanding they pay up and/or submit to British rule. Saying it was for “PR purposes” is equivalent to saying that reporting blackmail is for PR. GP also fails to understand that specifically US courts have no jurisdiction to stop international extortion, which is a loophole through the FSIA. For now, this creates a gridlock: the UK has no ability to seize assets from non-UK entities, but are free to fine and declare non-UK entities as in violation, which aids internal and even international pressure to censoring speech critical of the UK government. In response, US legislation is being proposed (GRANITE Act) that aims to close this loophole. |
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