Thread: gutenberg.org blocks access to all German IP-addresses
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Old 03-04-2018, 02:29 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by frahse View Post
I won't delve into the copyright issues, but pray tell how does a problem with only 18 books turn into all of Germany being blocked from all of gutenberg.org?
The court only required that, and PG could pretty easily just block the 18 affected books (it might take a few hours longer than a blanket ban, but it's not that difficult).

I'm guessing they're using a complete German block to help publicize the ruling and raise awareness of their plight.
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