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> I honestly don't see the meaningful difference between contacting Github and leaving a silly commit, ... The latter violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
by Daniel_Newby 15y ago
> I honestly don't see the meaningful difference between contacting Github and leaving a silly commit, ...
The latter violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, creating huge imprisonment and employability risks.
- aroberge 15y ago... if you want to take a US-centric view of things, then that last statement is correct I suppose... but not everyone is subject to US laws - including, unless I am grossly mistaken, the person you refer to.
- Daniel_Newby 15y agoGitHub's and its computers are governed by US laws, and many countries have extradition treaties. Many countries also have equivalent computer abuse laws. My comment was to discourage such spectacular glory-seeking behavior by other people that claim to be trying to help. It's a serious crime, and the FBI does not care that your intentions were good.