I've long held that the Internet will always find ways around any blocking/filtering mechanisms for certain types of application, especially in competitive markets.
What I didn't expect was that democracy can do the same as well.
This week's European Elections have thrown up an interesting anomaly - in Sweden, the Pirate Party, which advocates filesharing and new copyright regimes, has just won representation in the European Parliament.
How long before we get candidates standing for the VoIP Party.....
The VoIP Party? Ooh, I like that idea. Break free of the operator shackles! Skype for the masses!
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