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Rhobite
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Re: Regulation isn't the answer

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Software is a form of speech and it's protected by the 1st amendment.
I suppose graffiti is protected free speech as well?

Of course it is, but the act of vandalizing private property is illegal. Please understand the difference.
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TheWickerMan

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said by Rhobite See Profile:
said by TheWickerMan See Profile:
said by Rhobite See Profile:
Software is a form of speech and it's protected by the 1st amendment.
I suppose graffiti is protected free speech as well?

Of course it is, but the act of vandalizing private property is illegal. Please understand the difference.

My point exactly. My PC is my private property. They have no right to install this junk without my permission or knowledge.


Rhobite
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said by TheWickerMan See Profile:
My point exactly. My PC is my private property. They have no right to install this junk without my permission or knowledge.

Who installs it now? They do? They break into your PC and install it? That would be illegal, but merely offering it for download and informing you that it reports on your browsing isn't, and shouldn't be, illegal.
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