@ebel If they regulate platforms, the way forward is platformless...
...whatever it means in a given implementation, I guess?
@phoe Yes, that's a threat. So we need to be aware of the "cute cat theory of digital activism". Our p2p system needs to be good enough that people will use it for regular things, which can protect against making it illegal.
VPNs hide your traffic, but are too popular with biz for the gov to make them illegal. etc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cute_cat_theory_of_digital_activism
@ebel @phoe I have never heard of this phrase but this is totally right and aligned with some of my thinking (and goals in trying to keep things fun)