Hi,
I would like to raise several concerns regarding the draft
"draft-ietf-dnsop-structured-dns-error-14" related to censorship and its
implications:
A. Censorship Justification: The proposed mechanism for structured error
messages may inadvertently justify censorship by allowing DNS operators to
specify reasons for filtering, potentially legitimizing arbitrary practices.
B. Ambiguity in Justifications: Free-form text fields for justifications could
lead to vague or misleading messages, obscuring the true nature of censorship
and leaving users uninformed.
C. Impact on User Trust: Normalizing structured error messages may desensitize
users to censorship, reducing public scrutiny and pressure on ISPs and governments.
D. Overblocking Risks: The draft does not adequately address overblocking, where
legitimate content may be filtered alongside harmful content, leading to
excessive censorship.
E. Lack of Accountability: The draft lacks clear accountability mechanisms for
DNS operators, risking arbitrary filtering decisions without recourse for
affected users.
F. International Implications: Different countries' censorship laws could
conflict, leading to a fragmented internet experience and complicating
cross-border access to information.
While the draft aims to enhance transparency, it raises significant concerns
about censorship and its effects on user trust and accountability.
Thank you for your attention to these important issues. I look forward to the
community's feedback.
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