then why offer local dl if connection required anyway

It is to counter biases by making rules contrary to it. Kinda see the point, but shouldn't be overused

I oppose affirmative action. Change my mind (if you disagree and want to)

It's censorship. If I in theory set up a Lemmy instance to share CP, what could Lemmy do? maybe release a statement they don't like that content.

KJV is kinda impossible to pirate. (it is in the public domain)