← Back to context Comment by edm0nd 10 months ago [flagged] 2 comments edm0nd Reply tyushk 10 months ago > Block UK usersThe site is primarily focused on London/UK biking enthusiasts.> Make a forum that is only for UK usersThat is the forum for UK users.> Just ignore the law and fight itThe linked post mentions that the fines for failure to comply start at £18 million. I'd understand not wanting to take that risk.> Setup the forums on bulletproof hosting which ignore such silly laws.I think this is the most viable strategy, but even then the site owner incurs risks through ie. ownership of the domain or considerable participation. crtasm 10 months ago £18m is a maximum, not a minimum, but your point stands.
tyushk 10 months ago > Block UK usersThe site is primarily focused on London/UK biking enthusiasts.> Make a forum that is only for UK usersThat is the forum for UK users.> Just ignore the law and fight itThe linked post mentions that the fines for failure to comply start at £18 million. I'd understand not wanting to take that risk.> Setup the forums on bulletproof hosting which ignore such silly laws.I think this is the most viable strategy, but even then the site owner incurs risks through ie. ownership of the domain or considerable participation. crtasm 10 months ago £18m is a maximum, not a minimum, but your point stands.
> Block UK users
The site is primarily focused on London/UK biking enthusiasts.
> Make a forum that is only for UK users
That is the forum for UK users.
> Just ignore the law and fight it
The linked post mentions that the fines for failure to comply start at £18 million. I'd understand not wanting to take that risk.
> Setup the forums on bulletproof hosting which ignore such silly laws.
I think this is the most viable strategy, but even then the site owner incurs risks through ie. ownership of the domain or considerable participation.
£18m is a maximum, not a minimum, but your point stands.