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One VPN I use has servers in most us states.

Auto connected to a mandatory ID state and a porn site demanded I take a picture of my id.

(Edit: I have it set to auto connect to fastest on start. I can change location and have 100 free servers to chose in the US. More in Japan and Netherlands. ProtonVPN)

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Does it not let you chose a different state?

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It doesn’t specify the state. Only us server #. I guess I could look it up, but I just change servers.

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Nooooooooooope

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That’s why you connect to Canada

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If I need a Canada connection for free I might switch over to warp or tor.

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I set up ProtonVPN on my wifi as a separate SSID. I had to select a specific server, so I picked one that’s relatively close (for better latency) and doesn’t have the same restrictions my state has. It’s easy to switch, I just need to go tweak the settings in my router.

If my kids ever need to submit ID for something (e.g. social media), I’ll hook them up w/ the VPN to bypass our draconian laws. The government has no place on the internet, and I will circumvent their stupid policies. If I don’t trust my kids on the internet, I’m not going to look to the government to protect them, I’ll just take away their internet privileges.

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“The south shall rise (ahem) again!”

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I’ve been paying $30/year for like a decade now. Totally worth it.

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