• masterofn001
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    4 days ago

    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)

    • @[email protected]
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      114 days ago

      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.

    • @iopq
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      64 days ago

      That’s why you connect to Canada

      • masterofn001
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        24 days ago

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

      • masterofn001
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        4 days ago

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

        • @Kbobabob
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          114 days ago

          Sounds like a shit VPN to me. I can select a region (US East) or individual states with PIA and basically the same with Surfshark.

          • masterofn001
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            4 days ago

            I can select one of 100 servers . I could check geoip. Or write a shell script to do that. Anyway…

            It’s also free.

            It’s also one of the best.

            Proton.

            I use the app. I could do all the wireguard fancy stuff, but I won’t.

            • @[email protected]
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              At least the desktop app of proton shows you the state or even city where the server is located. For Germany I can even choose between Frankfurt and Berlin for example. I know that for us servers I was able to specifically choose New York.

              Edit: In the android app you can go to countries then tap the three dots next to united states and select a state to connect to.

              • masterofn001
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                34 days ago

                The Linux app doesn’t have that. Just server numbers (at least on the free tier)