The Internet Safety Law Is Bullsh*t

[Done182]

I joined an app where they count my alcohol abstinence by the minute which feels really rewarding when it builds up and they offered a community where you could talk to and support other alcoholics but with the new internet safety law I can't access the community without providing ID. I'm furious, I'm being infantilised and cut off from genuine help.

 

[Anonymousa]

Yea new laws about controlling the internet aren't really helping anyone at all and just causing more damage. Stupid governments

Maybe get a VPN to bypass it so you can access the community without ID? I personally use proton VPN as its free and also seems trustworthy cus what was written in this thread:

UK Users: Protect Your Privacy â Why You Need a VPN (And Which One to Trust)

ð Notice for UK-Based Users (Updated April 2025) Due to recent actions by UK regulators, including a formal investigation into this site under the Online Safety Act 2023, we strongly advise UK users to take proactive steps to protect your privacy and access. While we are a U.S.-based platform...

sanctioned-suicide.net

 

[beyondcitadel]

Yea it sucks, I recommend using a vpn like the guy above, if thats not an option, use tor if you can, the dread forum (which is basically like reddit but for the dw) has resources for addictions and such

 

[Done182]

So I already have protonmail so I know it's good stuff and would trust their VPN but how would that work for apps? I want to be able to join the community section again on that app ot just the timing aspect xx Thank you so much for your reply xxx

Yea it sucks, I recommend using a vpn like the guy above, if thats not an option, use tor if you can, the dread forum (which is basically like reddit but for the dw) has resources for addictions and such

How do you access the dark web? Is it legal? xxx