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by kingnothing 1658 days ago
Why would a non-European forum operator care about GDPR?
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Exactly. If my US-based sites get a GPDR complaint, GeoIP blocks will go up and the entire EU can suck a lemon.
Or just say, “sure fine us another €40million. How do you plan to make us pay?”
I have no idea of the status of potential treaties that cover these matters. If I start getting harassed, it’s much easier and safer to block them, rather than escalating things in a direction that could end up in extradition. I would not trust the US government to protect me.

But I like your sentiment.