The State of the Internet

It has been a rough few weeks for the internet. Governments worldwide have been slowly surrounding and closing in on internet rights. China, Russia, and the United States have been the most audacious in their attacks. Let’s take a look at what has been going on in the fight for internet rights. China Requires Name Verification for Commenting Just a few days ago, China’s internet regulatory body announced that it would not be possible for unidentified citizens to comment on internet forums or in comment sections. Name verification will be required for prospective commenters. The new rules go into effect October 1st and apply