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This is not actually how legal systems work, because they are not actually run by literalist computer nerds like us :)
by sanderjd 3y ago
This is not actually how legal systems work, because they are not actually run by literalist computer nerds like us :)
- SoftTalker 3y agoI get it, but these companies could save themselves this kind of headache by just being more accurate about what they're selling. Like if I bought "unlimited" streaming vs. "Streaming limited to one screen at a time for one user" I'd be much happier about finding out that I can't watch one show in the bedroom and a different one in the living room than I would with my "unlimited" service.
- sanderjd 3y agoI don't disagree at all. I'm just saying that the legal system actually is equipped to deal with this kind of vagueness, which is generally a good thing.
- Sohcahtoa82 3y agoI would argue the exact opposite, that the legal system does operate based on literal interpretations of words, rather than the "spirit" of them. And that's why "legalese" is a thing. Every possible interpretation needs to be handled to prevent loopholes.