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0 pointscesarb2y ago0 comments

> You may dislike it, but EU law only applies in the EU;

Even then, that consecutive 60-day limit sounds bizarre. For instance, someone who has dual citizenship could legitimately switch between an EU and a non-EU country every single month. Why shouldn't that person have access to these "Interoperable Messaging Services" when in the EU?

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sealeck2y ago

If you switch every month then you will have been present in the EU within any 60-day window?

htrp2y ago

Literally lawyering up the implementation

sealeck2y ago

This is definitely their tactic, and it may work because they can be incredibly obstreperous at every turn and make the commission fight every small detail tooth and nail up to the highest court.

catlikesshrimp2y ago

I don't support meta and apple's approach, but while something is done about it: I suppose you can use a (paid) vpn with servers in Europe, because meta shouldn't have access to your location by any mean beside the internet connection. Just a bandaid

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sealeck2y ago

If you switch every month then you will have been present in the EU within any 60-day window?

htrp2y ago

Literally lawyering up the implementation

sealeck2y ago

This is definitely their tactic, and it may work because they can be incredibly obstreperous at every turn and make the commission fight every small detail tooth and nail up to the highest court.

catlikesshrimp2y ago

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