• GameEnder@reddthat.com
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      2 months ago

      If your provider supports SSL and you actually turn it on then no technically don’t need a VPN for Usenet.

      • refalo@programming.dev
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        2 months ago

        this is dangerous advice. courts can still subpoena the usenet provider for your information.

      • Petter1@lemm.ee
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        2 months ago

        I guess, that depends on the legislative of your country, maybe they see all interactions with usenet providers as illegal, and if you are not using a VPN they see what IP you talk to. But in the other hand, in such countries, using (foreign) VPNs may also be illegal🤔

    • LifeBandit666@feddit.uk
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      2 months ago

      Meh my Usenet provider also partners with a VPN provider. Still costs me £5 a month for the VPN but I may as well use it, I like having a VPN

    • psud@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      Your ISP sees the connection to news.usenetserver.com and if they cared could get a court order to get your data from them. They can compel you to release your username and password.

      You also need to protect yourself against future law and enforcement