I’ve recently “moved” countries! And by that I of course mean the country I exit from online. I’m trying to keep a perma-VPN situation going.

YouTube loaded for me on my computer, where I’m logged in, even through uBlock Origin. But no luck on their locked down phone app, where I’m also logged in. Very weird. Shuffled servers a bit and still nothing. And I’m not talking about sports content which is always super locked down.

Anyone else facing this problem? Has this been the norm for a while in some exit countries? Is this just one of those wait for it to tide over situations that works itself out in the end?

Weirdly it loads shorts just fine.

I wonder at what point it would end up being better to just rent a VPS and wireguard into that.

In case your answer is “Just use Peertube!” my reply is Inshallah I will

This app has been under development for a few months now and is ready for use.

Should be available on Google play first. IOS in the works and released soon.

If your a developer who can contribute and make it even better that is welcomed it's still very early.

Releases · FoggedLens/deflock-app

A FOSS mobile app for viewing and submitting surveillance cameras with OpenStreetMap - FoggedLens/deflock-app

^GitHub

Nous avons défendu la loi e-ID qui est passée le 28 septembre dernier. Maintenant que celle-ci a été acceptée par le peuple suisse, le processus de mise en place de la loi peut débuter de manière concrète.

Cela commence par la mise en consultation de l’ordonnance sur l’identité électronique (OEID) par la Confédération, qui prévoit de récolter l’opinion de la société civile sur l’application la loi. Nous avons saisi cette occasion pour poursuivre notre engagement pour une e-ID réellement ouverte, sûre et respectueuse des droits fondamentaux. Ainsi, nous avons rédigé une réponse à la consultation de l’ordonnance accompagnant la loi.

Mais comme nous l’avons dit, ce n’est que le début, et il faut veillez de près à la mise en œuvre de cette loi qui peut avoir des impacts cruciaux sur le cœur de nombreux processus critiques de la démocratie suisse.

Nos principales interventions

Alternatives réellement facultatives

Nous avons rappelé que la loi consacre déjà ce principe ; en revanche, l’ordonnance devrait aller plus loin en fixant des modalités concrètes et des limites claires pour garantir que les alternatives proposées aux usagers restent effectivement facultatives. Trop souvent, des démarches supplémentaires ou des coûts cachés créent une obligation de fait qui décourage l’utilisation d’une option pourtant prévue par la loi. Nous avons demandé que l’ordonnance précise des critères (simplicité, délais raisonnables, coûts proportionnés) pour que toutes les alternatives restent réellement accessibles et une option valable pour chacun.

Ouverture aux applications tierces et garanties d’ouverture

Nous avons souligné que l’art. 14 OEID n’autorise pas aujourd’hui le développement d’applications tierces pour les systèmes non couverts par l’OFIT. Si les limites que l’OFIT met aux développements qu’elle est obligée de faire peuvent se comprendre d’un point de vue financier, elles risquent, en cas de mauvaise volonté, de laisser de nombreux systèmes sur le carreau et d’empêcher l’émergence de solutions libres et interopérables. Nous avons donc proposé d’introduire explicitement le droit de forker, c’est‑à‑dire de reprendre et adapter un développement existant lorsque l’OFIT ne poursuit plus son travail, quitte à développer de nouveaux outils. Ce droit garantirait une véritable ouverture de l’écosystème, afin d’encourager l’innovation et les solutions libres dans un cadre sécurisé.

Création d’un article dédié aux API

Nous avons proposé l’introduction d’un art. 15a « Interfaces de programmation – API ». Cet article créerait un cadre légal clair pour l’accès et l’utilisation des API de l’e-ID, permettant la création d’applications tierces dans un cadre sûr. Il fixerait des obligations d’enregistrement, d’audit et d’autres obligations raisonnables et consacrerait les principes de l’e-ID dans les alternatives : privacy by design, interopérabilité et transparence. Il imposerait enfin la publication en open data des audits et incidents de sécurité.

Des sanctions vraiment effectives

En cas de violation de la loi sur l’e-ID, les art. 17 et suivants ne prévoient aujourd’hui que la transmission d’informations au Préposé fédéral à la protection des données (PFPDT), qui n’a qu’un pouvoir limité de sanction, et la LPD ne prévoit que des sanctions pénales, ce qui prend du temps et a un coût. Cette absence de mesures immédiates est problématique, car certains acteurs pourraient préférer assumer une mauvaise réputation plutôt que se mettre en conformité. Nous avons demandé d’introduire des sanctions administratives appropriées et rapidement applicables pour protéger efficacement les données d’identité et rendre la réglementation réellement dissuasive.

Accessibilité universelle

Il est essentiel pour une personne en situation de handicap que le processus de validation de vérification de son e-ID soit entièrement accessible. Pour cela, il ne suffit pas de donner des obligations aux offices fédéraux ; il est nécessaire que ces obligations soient étendues à toute la chaîne. Car si la création d’une e-ID est couverte par une telle obligation d’accessibilité, mais que lors de son utilisation auprès d’un prestataire de service, l’accessibilité s’arrête, alors la promesse légale de l’accessibilité du service n’est plus tenue.

Le document envoyé à la confédération:

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Pourquoi c’est important

Nous avons répondu sur ces quatre points essentiels pour un seul objectif : que l’e-ID soit un outil au service des citoyennes et citoyens, pas un système fermé, bureaucratique ou risqué. Nous avons également repris des éléments de débats posés par des personnes qui se sentent aussi concernées que nous par les enjeux éthiques du numérique. Notre message est clair : une e-ID ouverte, transparente et protectrice est possible.

Nous continuerons à suivre le processus de mise en place de l’ensemble du système d’identité électronique de la Confédération, tant au niveau de l’application de la loi que directement sur le terrain et mettrons tout en œuvre pour que les promesses faite lors de la campagne soient rigoureusement tenues.

Vos dons et votre participation sont vitaux pour soutenir notre travail, essentiel à la bonne santé numérique de la démocratie suisse.

N’oubliez pas, nous avons besoin de vous !

Nous avons besoin de vous pour continuer nos activités et défendre nos valeurs et engagements. Il y a 2 manières pour vous de soutenir ou de vous engager avec nous:

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Amidst high-stakes talks underway in Egypt that will determine the future of the Gaza war, Mousa Abu Marzouk, an original member of Hamas who remains a senior official within the movement, is calling on President Donald Trump to block Israeli attempts to sabotage an agreement and to use his influence to bring an end to the two year genocide.

In an exclusive interview with Drop Site on Monday, Abu Marzouk said, “Stopping the war means a complete [Israeli] withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. I want Trump to fulfill his pledge and promise.” Addressing Trump, Abu Marzouk said, “Thank you for your efforts, and for your promise to stop the war and release the prisoners. We are committed to it. Just stop the war.”

Peter Link

2025-10-07 21:38:29

Exclusive: Senior Hamas Leader Mousa Abu Marzouk on Trump’s Gaza Plan and the Future of Hamas

Amidst high-stakes talks underway in Egypt that will determine the future of the Gaza war, Mousa Abu Marzouk, an original member of Hamas who remains a senior official within the movement, is calling on President Donald Trump to block Israeli attempts to sabotage an agreement and to use his influence to bring an end to the two year genocide.

In an exclusive interview with Drop Site on Monday, Abu Marzouk said, “Stopping the war means a complete [Israeli] withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. I want Trump to fulfill his pledge and promise.” Addressing Trump, Abu Marzouk said, “Thank you for your efforts, and for your promise to stop the war and release the prisoners. We are committed to it. Just stop the war.”

Exclusive: Senior Hamas Leader Mousa Abu Marzouk on Trump’s Gaza Plan and the Future of Hamas

Hamas says it wants to make a deal and sees Trump as the key, but will not “raise the white flag.”

^{Jeremy Scahill (Drop Site News)}

Amidst high-stakes talks underway in Egypt that will determine the future of the Gaza war, Mousa Abu Marzouk, an original member of Hamas who remains a senior official within the movement, is calling on President Donald Trump to block Israeli attempts to sabotage an agreement and to use his influence to bring an end to the two year genocide.

In an exclusive interview with Drop Site on Monday, Abu Marzouk said, “Stopping the war means a complete [Israeli] withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. I want Trump to fulfill his pledge and promise.” Addressing Trump, Abu Marzouk said, “Thank you for your efforts, and for your promise to stop the war and release the prisoners. We are committed to it. Just stop the war.”

Exclusive: Senior Hamas Leader Mousa Abu Marzouk on Trump’s Gaza Plan and the Future of Hamas

Hamas says it wants to make a deal and sees Trump as the key, but will not “raise the white flag.”

^{Jeremy Scahill (Drop Site News)}

This aggressive collection practice is widespread even in a state considered to have strong consumer protections.

Workers’ Wages Continue to Be Garnished to Pay Off Medical Debt

^{Rae Ellen Bichell (Truthout)}

Bluesky’s protocol is so complicated that not even the biggest alternative network has figured out how to become independent

Banning controversy reveals Bluesky’s federation isn’t there yet

Twitter alternative hasn’t been able to let its users spread their wings amid moderation disputes

^{Matthew Sheffield (Flux)}

OMB argues an amendment to a 2019 act would not guarantee furloughed workers post-shutdown pay

Archived version: archive.is/newest/theguardian.…

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White House says furloughed federal workers not entitled to back pay amid shutdown

^{Gloria Oladipo (The Guardian)}

One in 10 Gazans has been killed or wounded since the war in Gaza began two years ago, with four out of every 100 children having lost at least one of their parents.

Archived version: archive.is/newest/france24.com…

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One in 10 Gazans killed or wounded in two years: the war in numbers

^{FRANCE 24}

It seems like OEMs are becoming brave enough to stop bundling a USB charging cable in their phone's packaging.

https://www.neowin.net/news/phones-may-come-without-bundled-usb-cables-in-the-future-if-oems-have-their-way/

This includes 6,000 people believed to be buried under the rubble, though the true count is likely far higher.

Archived version: archive.is/newest/truthout.org…

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Nearly 10K Palestinians Reported Missing by Families in Gaza, Officials Say

^{Sharon Zhang (Truthout)}

Nice try Tesla.

Tesla's New Affordable Models Are Not New

^{Ece Yildirim (Gizmodo)}

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/10/gavin-newsom-vetoes-gender-education-bill-declines-to-sign-other-trans-protections/

AltStore PAL is set to launch in Japan, Brazil, Australia, and the UK.

AltStore’s alternative iPhone app store is coming to more countries

AltStore PAL is launching in more countries and adding fediverse-focused features.

^{Jay Peters (The Verge)}

Burkina Faso's military government said it had arrested eight members of a Hague-based humanitarian NGO on Tuesday, accusing them of collecting and sharing sensitive information detrimental to the African country's security. Those arrested included a Frenchman, a French-Senegalese woman, a Czech man, a Malian and four Burkinabe nationals.

Archived version: archive.is/20251007204950/fran…

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Burkina Faso's military junta arrests European humanitarian NGO workers for 'spying'

^{FRANCE 24}

The first app store changes are due in a few weeks, with the major changes coming next summer.

Play Store changes coming this month as SCOTUS declines to freeze antitrust remedies

^{Ryan Whitwam (Ars Technica)}

Stephan Marcum, 58, of Stanton, Kentucky, allegedly refused to speak with police about front yard ‘Halloween decorations’ resembling body bags and labeled as local officials

Kentucky man arrested after displaying ‘Halloween decorations’ of local officials being hanged

^{Erin Keller (The Independent)}

Some European countries won’t be impacted by subscription price hikes yet

Microsoft delays Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes for some subscribers

Microsoft is reversing its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike for some subscribers. It comes less than a week after the 50 percent price increase.

^{Tom Warren (The Verge)}

Despite mounting threats to the US economy — from high tariffs to collapsing immigration, eroding institutions, rising debt and sticky inflation — large companies and investors seem unfazed. They are increasingly confident that artificial intelligence is such a big force, it can counter all the challenges.

Lately, this optimism has become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year.

AI companies have accounted for 80 per cent of the gains in US stocks so far in 2025. That is helping to fund and drive US growth, as the AI-driven stock market draws in money from all over the world, and feeds a boom in consumer spending by the rich.

Since the wealthiest 10 per cent of the population own 85 per cent of US stocks, they enjoy the largest wealth effect when they go up. Little wonder then that the latest data shows America’s consumer economy rests largely on spending by the wealthy. The top 10 per cent of earners account for half of consumer spending, the highest share on record since the data begins.

https://archive.ph/7nWV1

Despite mounting threats to the US economy — from high tariffs to collapsing immigration, eroding institutions, rising debt and sticky inflation — large companies and investors seem unfazed. They are increasingly confident that artificial intelligence is such a big force, it can counter all the challenges.

Lately, this optimism has become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year.

AI companies have accounted for 80 per cent of the gains in US stocks so far in 2025. That is helping to fund and drive US growth, as the AI-driven stock market draws in money from all over the world, and feeds a boom in consumer spending by the rich.

Since the wealthiest 10 per cent of the population own 85 per cent of US stocks, they enjoy the largest wealth effect when they go up. Little wonder then that the latest data shows America’s consumer economy rests largely on spending by the wealthy. The top 10 per cent of earners account for half of consumer spending, the highest share on record since the data begins.

https://archive.ph/7nWV1

Microsoft Copilot, not so much

Employees regularly paste company secrets into ChatGPT

: Microsoft Copilot, not so much

^{Thomas Claburn (The Register)}

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that she and two of her ministers had been reported to the International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide in Gaza.

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Italian prime minister reveals she has been referred to ICC over Gaza

^{Middle East Eye}

Pro-Palestine organizers credits “how the movement for Palestine has intervened,” for seismic shift in public opinion

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