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[–] [S] 5 points 2 hours ago (6 children)

The unsettling part isn’t that tankers are lingering over cables. It’s that nobody can easily distinguish a ship having a very boring afternoon from one preparing to disconnect entire countries. Apparently the global Internet now depends on whether a tanker captain feels like dropping anchor.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 hours ago (5 children)

    I imagine there would be divers and explosive charges being placed for these types of operations, but anchors are still a very real risk

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 2 hours ago (3 children)

    An anchor is a cheap way and gives everyone a wonderfully convenient excuse: »Oops, maritime accident.« The cable ends up broken either way, and proving intent becomes almost as difficult as repairing it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 hour ago (2 children)

    An anchor has someone present to point fingers at. A charge detonation at a random time when nobody is around has only really got some accusations that can be denied

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