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Even view-source is considered "hacking" and you might easily end up in jail if some dumb judge/prosecutor decides so.

https://www.theregister.com/2022/02/15/missouri_html_hacking...



There were no charges filed in this case. The prosecutor correctly ascertained that the allegations were false and the whole thing was a waste of taxpayer money.


Yeah, but still it is/was very stressful for this person.

Never know when they decide otherwise. "Hacking/cyber crime" is very wide and open term.


People would be absolutely aghast at how much trouble the law can make for you without ever actually even charging you with anything.

And how relatively easy lawfare can be brought against someone, especially if the person bringing it has infinite money and/or nothing to lose.




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