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Anna's Archive: An Update from the Team (annas-archive.org)

1087 points by jerheinze · 343 days ago · 534 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be an update from the team behind Anna's Archive, a website that has been subject to blocking and censorship in various jurisdictions. The exact content of the update is not available, but comments suggest that the team is still active and fighting against censorship. Some users are able to access the site, while others are blocked by their ISPs or Cloudflare. The blocking is inconsistent, with some users able to access the site from certain locations or networks but not others.

Main themes

  • Censorship and blocking
  • Internet freedom
  • Cloudflare's role
  • ISPs and national laws
  • DNS and VPN workarounds

What commenters say

  • The inconsistent blocking of Anna's Archive across different ISPs and jurisdictions is a cause for concern and highlights the need for clearer regulations.
  • Using VPNs and alternative DNS services can help bypass blocks and access censored websites.
  • Cloudflare's decision to block Anna's Archive in certain jurisdictions is seen as a necessary compliance with local laws, but also raises questions about its role in censorship.
  • The blocking of websites like Anna's Archive is a form of censorship that undermines internet freedom and the ability to access information.
  • The use of error codes like 451 is a novelty that highlights the tension between censorship and internet freedom.
  • Redesigning the internet to withstand attacks and censorship is a necessary step to protect online freedom, but it is a complex and challenging task.
  • The current state of internet censorship is a result of a lack of initiative to redesign the internet and protect it from attacks and surveillance.
  • The blocking of websites is a cat-and-mouse game, with users finding ways to bypass blocks and authorities trying to stay one step ahead.