Paul Vixie wrote:
> Robert Edmonds wrote:
> > Paul Vixie wrote:
> ...
> > > some of run our own rdns. some use vpn's. some use opendns or similar.
> > 
> > The internet now has billions of users. With the possible exception of
> > OpenDNS who have gone to admirable lengths to populate their knowledge
> > base with device-specific configuration instructions [0], I don't think
> > any of the choices you've listed are available to the "average enduser",
> > who almost by definition lacks the specialized technical knowledge
> > needed to select an alternative DNS resolution provider.
> 
> italy's experience in blocking unlicensed online gambling sites proved
> otherwise, as would would SOPA had it passed. any rDNS service that blocks
> lookups in a way that does not align with a user's interests, will not be
> used, other than to locate the nec'y bypass recipes. most of those recipes
> do not require deep technical knowledge.
> 
> a minute or so of searching turned up these:
> 
> https://www.howtogeek.com/167533/the-ultimate-guide-to-changing-your-dns-server/
> 
> https://support.hidemyass.com/hc/en-us/articles/202720776-Changing-your-DNS-settings-on-Windows-Mac-Android-iOS-Linux
> 
> also, there's an app for that:
> 
> https://play.google.com/store/search?q=dns%20changer%20no%20root

Yes, you and I are well aware that there are apps and howtos for
changing DNS settings available online. If you can find, read, and
execute one of those guides -- congrats, you're not an average user.

-- 
Robert Edmonds

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