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"Your honor, I had no way of knowing that this mysterious device I purchased that manufactured shrinkwrapped Disney DVDs was violating copyright." "Intent is n
by CobrastanJorji 4y ago
"Your honor, I had no way of knowing that this mysterious device I purchased that manufactured shrinkwrapped Disney DVDs was violating copyright."
"Intent is not relevant to copyright infringement liability."
"But your honor, I heard on Hacker News that it was."
"I find you guilty."
"But your honor, copyright violation is usually a civil issue, and 'guilty' is a criminal trial concept."
"Well, I also get my legal training from Hacker News."