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Okay so VPN it is. But how would one retain access to say Signal and WhatsApp of they exit UK?

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"VPN will fix it" crowd will keep appearing until there are no liberties and freedom left.

It should also be accompanied with "stick your head in the sand" if offered as any solution to any of this.

Mind you, it is the British way to stick your head in the sand and never complain.

Crytpoanarchists arent unique to Britain I don't think.

But what do you propose? In this dysfunctional political system where most of the public wants a nanny state?

> But what do you propose? In this dysfunctional political system where most of the public wants a nanny state?

I think it's more that they are afraid to rock the boat or oppose authority than having convictions about a nanny state.

What evidence do you have that the "VPN will fix it" crowd isn't also involved physically in opposing what is going on? Do you have anything to base that assumption on other than the stated opinion?

It's possible for "VPN will fix it" to exist with "Do things to actively resist government overreach" in the same individual.

How long until they ban VPN, perhaps using the same justification? We have the unfortunate habit of working around political and social problems with technical solutions. But there's a limit to how far such solutions can stretch.

I don't think you could. Don't those services use your phone number as your id?

They'll just block you from signing up or using the service.

Seems like quite the effort to get a new overseas number but I think it would not cost much using something like Lebara.

Read the law. Your VPN is likely worthless.

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