i was kidding of course but the irony is that in countries where the expression of unapproved speech is met by death at the hands of the state, average citizens are not going to be allowed the use of programs like freenet. simple possession of such items would in all likelihood lead to prison, i can't see many will chance using them lest they be discovered and used against them.
the sentiment behind the creation of freenet is certainly noble but i don’t expect it to be of practical use for masses of the oppressed. i do see it (and similar apps) as another tool for trifles for average file traders in less restrictive environments, like ours in the west.
if it's true and no matter how disconcerting that is to ian clark and the team, in my mind it takes nothing away from their motivations or accomplishments.
- js.
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