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VPNs are not the solution to a policy problem

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Re: VPNs are not the solution to a policy problem

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Ok, so which vpn providers are good?

setting up VPNs doesn't scale. the entire internet can't be behind VPNS not to mention people with poor internet will not be able to use a VPN effectively

I don't think the parent was trying to make or ask whether VPNs scale when he/she asked which VPNs are good.

Re: VPNs are not the solution to a policy problem

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

setting up VPNs doesn't scale. the entire internet can't be behind VPNS not to mention people with poor internet will not be able to use a VPN effectively

I don't think the parent was trying to make or ask whether VPNs scale when he/she asked which VPNs are good.

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Re: VPNs are not the solution to a policy problem

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Until a better solution is found, I think the way the recent IOT botnet stuff + this ISP privacy deregulation is portrayed in the media opens the opportunity for a startup that sells a secure, smart home router + VPN subscription plan.

And you would trust the startup with your traffic because...?

Re: VPNs are not the solution to a policy problem

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Until a better solution is found, I think the way the recent IOT botnet stuff + this ISP privacy deregulation is portrayed in the media opens the opportunity for a startup that sells a secure, smart home router + VPN subscription plan.

Don't startups that fold sell user information as part of their wind-down?
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