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Comment by alt227 | original | Brits would quite like their private messages to stay private
[−]alt227 · 2026-08-30 Sun 12:08 UTC · link
Every political party in the UK supports things like the Digital Rights Act. So what is a person to do?
[−]nilamo · 2026-08-30 Sun 12:20 UTC · link
Revolt and dump tea
[−]RobotToaster · 2026-08-30 Sun 12:46 UTC · link
With what? Plastic butter knives?
[−]sph · 2026-08-30 Sun 13:29 UTC · link
Too expensive, there’s a tax on single-use plastic utensils now.
[−]PaulKeeble · 2026-08-30 Sun 13:15 UTC · link
At least 3 parties don't that stand members almost everywhere in the country.
[−]alt227 · 2026-08-30 Sun 15:14 UTC · link
Care to name them?
[−]sph · 2026-08-30 Sun 13:31 UTC · link
[redacted for anti-state sentiment]
[−]kypro · 2026-08-30 Sun 14:14 UTC · link
If these policies were deeply unpopular then political parties wouldn't support them because they'd be giving an easy win to their opponents.

Truth is no one really cares.

[−]alt227 · 2026-08-30 Sun 15:12 UTC · link
Truth is these things are being pushed by heads of department behind the politicians, the ones who have lifetime jobs and dont get voted in. These people and lobbying business owners are pushing very hard on all politicians and lawmakers to force this through, which is why there are more and more politicians in favour of it who dont even understand it.
[−]canadiantim · 2026-08-30 Sun 14:53 UTC · link
Not the reform party, Vote Reform UK
[−]blipvert · 2026-08-30 Sun 15:00 UTC · link
No thanks - I’ll keep my human rights, thank you.
[−]graemep · 2026-08-30 Sun 15:30 UTC · link
If they were otherwise reasonable that might be a solution but their obsession with immigration is getting worse. In get the feeling they are turning into into Restore. Maybe next time they will accept a donation from Musk.
[−]iso1631 · 2026-08-30 Sun 16:16 UTC · link
What Digital Rights Act are you referring to?