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Court agrees with EFF: Utah's VPN law demands a technical impossibility

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  1. twiclo · · focus · HN ↗
    I'm not looking to get into a debate on the law just curious why these websites can't force accounts for everyone just like the gambling sites do.
    1. handoflixue · · focus · HN ↗
      Gambling sites require an account because they need to know who placed the bet, who to charge for the bet, and where to send the money when you win.

      A porn site does not.

      1. tarpitt · · focus · HN ↗
        But what if I win?
      2. twiclo · · focus · HN ↗
        They're also required to identify the user with an address and ID. My understanding is some take your SSN
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