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Wikipedia loses UK Safety Act challenge, worries it will have to verify user IDs (arstechnica.com)
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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I don't see wikipedia doing this. Its a non for profit. Heck I don't even think they should block the uk and instead tell them to shove it. They can do the damn blocking themselves.

[–] rhythmisaprancer@piefed.social 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Where is Wikipedia based at? I seem to remember something about Wales but not sure if that is part of UK or even if Wales is wildly off.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The founders name is wales but I think its out of california.

[–] rhythmisaprancer@piefed.social 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Copy, I guess I got something right. USA doesn't seem very safe right now, maybe for different reasons but also perhaps also this.

Edit to add I got nothing right 😅 Just the last name...

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 4 points 4 months ago

Safe havens are getting more important.