The one does not imply the other. Becoming a criminal is a bad idea (and rtdsc probably knows this and was engaging in hyperbole out of justified frustration),

The one does not imply the other. Becoming a criminal is a bad idea (and rtdsc probably knows this and was engaging in hyperbole out of justified frustration), but becoming a martyr is also a bad idea. If you find a security flaw in a system you don't own, the best course of action is to ignore it and get on with your life. This is something every bright young hacker needs to be made aware of.