> "That analogy assumes a lot about how hard/hidden obvious id numbers in URLs are" Well, I did give 2 different analogies, and without knowing more specifics,

> "That analogy assumes a lot about how hard/hidden obvious id numbers in URLs are" Well, I did give 2 different analogies, and without knowing more specifics, I'm not taking a stand on which analogy better fits this case. Depending on the specific design the government used, and the steps the teenager took to access the content, either analogy could be applicable. > "Rather than scapegoat the kid, the government should be investigating themselves for criminal negligence." That's a false dichotomy. Investigating government officials for negligence shouldn't preclude prosecuting a (hypothetical) malicious hacker.