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If 4chan continues to ignore Ofcom, the forum could be blocked in the UK. And 4chan could face even bigger fines totaling about $23 million or 10 percent of 4chan’s worldwide turnover, whichever is higher. 4chan also faces potential arrest and/or "imprisonment for a term of up to two years," the lawsuit said.

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[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 178 points 3 days ago (52 children)

The UK should just block sites that don't comply. They have no business trying to fine US websites.

[–] magic_internet_wizard@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The uk is irrelevant anyways. They will not be missed when they strengthen the Great Firewall rules

[–] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Then get your asses in order. If you have doubts, the French across ye pond taught pretty well how to use guillotines to achieve it. Didn't you guys also have a mask guy do the same?

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