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By this logic, would it likewise be acceptable to dox someone who wrote a positive review of the book, if it is found that the author of the review works somewh
by Ansil849 5y ago
By this logic, would it likewise be acceptable to dox someone who wrote a positive review of the book, if it is found that the author of the review works somewhere favorable to Krebs (with the implication being that their review would then have a positive bias, much like the other review has a negative bias)? The problem with doxing and vigilantism is that it exposes people to undue harm. That is not an acceptable way to conduct yourself.
- stickfigure 5y agoConvicted criminals do not have a right to privacy. Here in the US you'll get news articles.
- Ansil849 5y agoThis is precisely one of the dangers of vigilantism and mob justice. In a civil society, it is up to the criminal justice to pursue criminals and discipline them, not the internet mob.
- stickfigure 5y agoThese criminals are being protected, either deliberately or through apathy, by the Russian government. There is no other recourse.
- Ansil849 5y agoWhat if there were Americans being 'protected' by the American government for doing something legal in the US, but illegal in other countries?
- stickfigure 5y agoCybercrime is not legal in Russia.
- ivan_gammel 5y agoWar crimes are not legal in USA, but USA codified in law non-cooperation with ICJ on that matter. Does it mean we should start publishing personal data of US military?
- stickfigure 5y agoIf you honestly believe there's some sort of equivalence, go ahead. Don't blame me for whatever consequences you face.
- ivan_gammel 5y agoTo be honest, I’m not sure this is the case. Russia does not extradite its citizens (this is written in Constitution), so the only way to prosecute criminals is to report the crime to Russian authorities. Extradition request is not a crime report. Question: did someone actually try to report cybercrime directly in Russia? Ransomware cases would be interesting also for tax authorities (at least from this perspective the case will be within Russian jurisdiction).