Quad9, a cybersecurity service, is exiting France after a court ruling forced them to block DNS resolution for certain domains. The decision conflicts with Quad9's mission to protect internet privacy and integrity.

Users are sharply divided over whether the issue is about copyright enforcement or control over internet infrastructure. Some argue it's about copyright, while others claim it's about invading user privacy and geopolitical control. The French courts are criticized for misunderstanding the internet's infrastructure, with one user stating, 'The French courts have fundamentally misunderstood the working of the internet and the role of the domain name system.' Another user highlighted a critical privacy limitation, noting that even with DNS encryption, ISPs can still see which websites users visit.

The community consensus is that the court ruling undermines internet freedom and privacy. However, there are significant fault lines between those who see it as a necessary step for copyright enforcement and those who view it as an overreach into internet governance.