Here are 3 Ways to Get Rid of Indonesia's 'Positive Internet' Blockade

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The term internet positif or 'positive internet' refers to a blockade applied by the Indonesian government to a number of websites they deemed unfit to be published on the Indonesian internet.

Generally, the sites in question are sites that have negative impacts, such as pornography and online gambling. However, it is not uncommon for positive internet to also block a number of educational sites for presentation material or professional needs.

Some of the non-pornography and non-gambling sites that the government has also blocked are Reddit and Vimeo. In fact, Reddit is a community discussion site like Kaskus, while Vimeo is a site for editing videos.

How to Unblock Positive Internet

Therefore, sometimes implementing positive internet can be detrimental to some people. Compiled from a number of sources, here are several ways to unblock positive internet:

1. Use a Proxy Server

Simply put, proxy servers allow internet users to access the internet regardless of their location. For example, if you use a proxy server, you can access the internet from Indonesia, but it will be recorded as accessing from another country.

To access this server, you can try visiting the site proxysite.com or croxyproxy.com. Both of these sites allow you to independently choose the location of the country you access.

2. Use the Google Chrome Extension

If you are unsure about using a proxy server, you can try downloading an extension on Google Chrome. Extensions are applications or extension features of Google Chrome that can be downloaded and installed independently by users.

One of the extensions on Google Chrome to open positive internet that is most often recommended is the betternet VPN. The extension has a symbol in the form of a shield and is located in the upper right corner.

How to use this extension is relatively simple, that is, just press the shield symbol to activate the program. After that, you will be able to access a number of blocked sites due to positive internet.

3. Use a VPN Application

One of the most ancient ways to unblock positive internet is to use a 'Virtual Private Network' or VPN. If you want to access it via mobile phone, this application is usually widely available on the PlayStore or AppStore. Some apps can be used for free and others require payment.

Some VPN apps are also available for laptops, such as Nord VPN and Turbo VPN. The way to download and install these two VPNs is no different from installing other applications on a laptop.

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