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There is a difference between Americans and Chinese people but that doesnt mean discriminating on racial lines is justified. Just saying "there is a difference" isnt an argument. Indexing a website isnt the same as reading it, but it is a form of consumption and I see no reason why they should be treated differently.

And to use that analogy even further, if you want to block Chinese visitors you block Chinese IPs. You do not add a file called "countries.txt" containing "China block" and then expect Chinese users to see it and voluntarily cease to use it, and threaten to sue them if they don't.

Repeatedly asserting that "the final decision is with the publisher" is stupid. That is the point you seem to want to defend. Defend it! Give us a reason. Just saying the same thing over and over again doesnt make it true.




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