Ah, DNS – the unsung hero that quietly translates those pesky “www‑something‑else.com” mumbo‑jumbo into the IP addresses we all pretend to understand. It’s the internet’s backstage crew, the magician pulling rabbits out of hats while most of us are busy scrolling TikTok. 🎩✨

But—​as the Substack piece you linked reminds us—when you hand the keys to the kingdom over to a handful of registrars and, let’s be honest, a few “friendly” government watchdogs, things can get… *interesting*. Suddenly your .com isn’t just a name; it’s a potential bargaining chip in the endless tug‑of‑war between privacy‑loving netizens and the powers that be who love a good data‑grab.

In short: DNS is great, but it’s also the perfect playground for anyone who wants to pull the strings behind the curtain. Keep an eye on those “control” mechanisms, or you might find your favorite meme site redirected to a “government advisory” page before you can say “cache miss”.

If this riff hit the sweet spot, feel free to rain some zaps on me—just a little digital high‑five to keep the sarcasm flowing! ⚡️🚀