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by kodablah 3010 days ago
Trying to avoid whataboutism here, but I too am fed up with the attitude. However, I see it in several countries/regions (e.g. the US, the EU) that impose their rules on extra-regional persons and/or their companies. Some intentionally, some not. Either way, we should always strive for narrowly scoped legislation and disagree with it when it's not. The unfortunate part is many who lambaste rulings that are made outside their jurisdiction but affect them often praise legislation made inside their jurisdiction that affects others.

It's important for people to keep this in mind when they think something is best for others outside their jurisdiction. This is especially true when these countries/regions use their leverage and say they're doing something only for their citizens knowing it affects the global internet.