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I didn't say "there is nothing wrong with changing your MAC address" and didn't imply that's what he was charged for. The article mentioned the prosecutors usin
by zeteo 14y ago
I didn't say "there is nothing wrong with changing your MAC address" and didn't imply that's what he was charged for. The article mentioned the prosecutors using it in support of treating the case harshly, and I just compared its seriousness (as a threat to social order etc.) to wearing a hoodie (which you basically agreed with). And I still don't believe it's justifiable for the virtual equivalent of either trespass or burglary to fit in a category of crimes that are more serious than physical assault on a living, breathing person.
- rayiner 14y ago> I didn't say "there is nothing wrong with changing your MAC address" and didn't imply that's what he was charged for. > "Changing your MAC address, for instance, is no worse a threat to society than wearing a hoodie in public" I'm not sure how else to read this other than "there is nothing wrong with changing your MAC address." > And I still don't believe it's justifiable for the virtual equivalent of either trespass or burglary to fit in a category of crimes that are more serious than physical assault on a living, breathing person. It may be more or less serious--it depends on the context. Trespass into a network system with intent to steal credit card numbers is worse than punching someone at a bar, while trespass into a network system just for kicks is much less bad than beating someone up. That's why both crimes can range from misdemeanors to serious felonies.