[fjgf]

Might the author be overreacting a bit to this new law? As I understand it, it doesn't put that much of an onerous demand on forum operators.

Then again, maybe he's just burnt out from running these sites and this was the final straw. I can understand if he wants to pack it in after so long, and this is as good reason as any to call it a day.

Though, has no-one in that community offered to take over? Forums do change hands now and then.

[NilMostChill]

> Might the author be overreacting a bit to this new law

As i have read it, no, it's worth a read to see for yourself though.

> it doesn't put that much of an onerous demand on forum operators.

It doesn't until it does, the issue is the massive amount of work needed to cover the "what if?".

It's not clear that it doesn't apply and so it will be abused, that's how the internet works, DMCA, youtube strikes, domain strikes etc.

> Then again, maybe he's just burnt out from running these sites and this was the final straw. I can understand if he wants to pack it in after so long, and this is as good reason as any to call it a day.

Possibly, worth asking.

> Though, has no-one in that community offered to take over? Forums do change hands now and then.

Someone else taking over doesn't remove the problem, though there might be someone willing to assume the risk.

[jimnotgym]

If it is anything like GDPR enforcement in the UK, the 'what if' situation is Ofcom writing to you asking you to comply.

[constantcrying]

>Might the author be overreacting a bit to this new law?

How much money should he spend on a lawyer to figure this out for him?

Would you be willing to risk personal liability for your interpretation of this law? Obviously I would not.

[ArchOversight]

Author uses they/them pronouns.

[chairmansteve]

Yes. I think so. The chances of some well meaning forums being taken down by this law is zero.

[Tostino]

That's simply not true when you see the owners of these forums throwing in the towel because of the compliance requirements.

[ArchOversight]

Op uses they/them pronouns.

[fjgf]

Thanks but I don't share the choose-your-own-pronouns beliefs involved in this, as these are built upon sexism.

[meiraleal]

> Might the author be overreacting a bit to this new law? As I understand it, it doesn't put that much of an onerous demand on forum operators.

As the manager of a community where people meet in person, I understand where he is coming from. Acting like law enforcement puts one in a position to confront dangerous individuals without authority or weapons. It is literally life-endangering.