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1. fjgf+bj[view] [source] 2024-12-16 19:11:59
>>buro9+(OP)
Might the author be overreacting a bit to this new law? As I understand it, it doesn't put that much of an onerous demand on forum operators.

Then again, maybe he's just burnt out from running these sites and this was the final straw. I can understand if he wants to pack it in after so long, and this is as good reason as any to call it a day.

Though, has no-one in that community offered to take over? Forums do change hands now and then.

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2. NilMos+tp[view] [source] 2024-12-16 19:48:33
>>fjgf+bj
> Might the author be overreacting a bit to this new law

As i have read it, no, it's worth a read to see for yourself though.

> it doesn't put that much of an onerous demand on forum operators.

It doesn't until it does, the issue is the massive amount of work needed to cover the "what if?".

It's not clear that it doesn't apply and so it will be abused, that's how the internet works, DMCA, youtube strikes, domain strikes etc.

> Then again, maybe he's just burnt out from running these sites and this was the final straw. I can understand if he wants to pack it in after so long, and this is as good reason as any to call it a day.

Possibly, worth asking.

> Though, has no-one in that community offered to take over? Forums do change hands now and then.

Someone else taking over doesn't remove the problem, though there might be someone willing to assume the risk.

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3. jimnot+GP[view] [source] 2024-12-16 22:36:03
>>NilMos+tp
If it is anything like GDPR enforcement in the UK, the 'what if' situation is Ofcom writing to you asking you to comply.
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