Google Public DNS Transparency: Debunking TorrentFreak's Claims
2025-05-26
A TorrentFreak article claims Google Public DNS doesn't provide notifications when censoring domains. This is false. Using the `dig` command to query Google's public resolver (IPv6: 2001:4860:4860::8888) for the blocked domain streameast.app returns EDE (Extended DNS Error) code 16, clearly stating the domain is blocked due to a French court order or governmental blocking, with a link to the Lumen Database for more information. This demonstrates Google Public DNS *does* offer explanations for blocking, contradicting TorrentFreak's report.
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