European Courts Order Pirate Site Blocking, DNS Providers React Differently

European courts have recently issued orders to DNS resolvers like OpenDNS, Cloudflare, and Google to block pirate websites, leading to varied responses from these tech giants. OpenDNS took drastic action, withdrawing from France and Belgium; Cloudflare used "alternate mechanisms" to comply, notifying users with an HTTP 451 error; Google silently refused DNS queries without explanation. This lack of transparency confuses users and potentially violates court requirements for detailed explanations. Concerns are rising about similar bills in the US, highlighting the importance of transparency in tackling online copyright issues.