> Sure they do. When I go to boards.4chan.org, the server recognises my request, including where it's coming from, and returns some content. Similarly, when I buy lemonade from a company, they see my shipping address and ships the lemonade. Seems to me like it maps pretty well.
How do you suspect a given IP address maps to a geographical location?
Does ofcom supply a list of IP addresses based in the UK? What if it's a US resident using a VPN or other anonymizing tool such as Tor?
If you don't understand exactly what the parameters are, how can you 1) be sure you're doing it correctly, and not still in violation i.e. has ofcom publicly stated they've reviewed it and agree it's acceptable, or have they just moved on while ominously stating they'll be watching? Seems like a needless risk to hope ofcom doesn't decide they did it wrong and demand retroactive fines. 2) defend the action if they do later to continue or change their mind about if any action is enough?
It's a mistake to ignore the problems and realities of some solution, or half solution, caused a legal demand from without a reasonable claim of jurisdiction.
Honestly, It's a wild take to assert that an ip based geoblock that's guaranteed to be buggy is fine or acceptable just because ofcom hasn't figured out how buggy it actually is yet. Just as it is equally insane to suggest that a foreign government should be able to compel, (or willing to demand) some action by anyone.
How do you suspect a given IP address maps to a geographical location?
Does ofcom supply a list of IP addresses based in the UK? What if it's a US resident using a VPN or other anonymizing tool such as Tor?