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[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Must. Resist. Urge. To. Make. db0 account.

Do it. The only reason I'm posting from my shit account right now (I still like this place, don't worry) is because db0 is blocked at work for "PiRaCy" πŸ™„πŸ™„πŸ™„

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The only reason I’m posting from my shit account right now (I still like this place, don’t worry) is because db0 is blocked at work for β€œPiRaCy” πŸ™„πŸ™„πŸ™„

Nevermind, I guess IT decided to unblock it.

[–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 10 months ago

I'm surprised we got even noticed enough to be blocked in the first place.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

i use ssh dynamic proxy back to my home "server" (a mid 2010's macbook running debian), and all IT sees is encrypted traffic to a bizarre domain.

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Ah haha, the IT/IS department at the last company I worked for saw right through that and nailed me to the wall for "unauthorized VPN usage" πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

(a mid 2010's macbook running debian)

Brave soul. My wife has a 2017 A1706 MBP.... We also have a 2009-ish MBP loaded with Linux Mint that the kids use for schoolwork.

[–] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 months ago

it's a pretty low-stakes business. i'm sure they don't care even if they see the traffic. the IT is outsourced, so i'm sure it's just a CYA contract.