I think the next shoe to drop will that ICANN or the IANA will come up with a way to deny a domain/IP to folks they deem a threat.
Right now infowars . com is a registered domain.
A big reason why big bro wants control of the internet. It would be kinda like the way China does it.
Mark Warner is behind this. Not sure if it's been posted here on FR.
Mandatory location verification. The paper suggests forcing social media platforms to authenticate and disclose the geographic origin of all user accounts or posts.Mandatory identity verification: The paper suggests forcing social media and tech platforms to authenticate user identities and only allow "authentic" accounts ("inauthentic accounts not only pose threats to our democratic process...but undermine the integrity of digital markets"), with "failure to appropriately address inauthentic account activity" punishable as "a violation of both SEC disclosure rules and/or Section 5 of the [Federal Trade Commission] Act."
Bot labeling: Warner's paper suggests forcing companies to somehow label bots or be penalized (no word from Warner on how this is remotely feasible)
Define popular tech as "essential facilities." These would be subject to all sorts of heightened rules and controls, says the paper, offering Google Maps as an example of the kinds of apps or platforms that might count. "The law would not mandate that a dominant provider offer the serve for free," writes Warner. "Rather, it would be required to offer it on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms" provided by the government.
Bingo!
I remember you and I warned many folks what was bound to happen when website domain name control was transferred from USA control to foreign interests.
Selective website internet kill switch in place.
Plus this waiting use for any government:
https://theintercept.com/2018/08/08/google-censorship-china-blacklist/