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Re:Show HN: Spotter – Search for copies of videos on the int... by darkstar999 on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @10:23AM (#14308399)
A knife can be used for good or for evil. You don't stop tools from being made just because they can be used in bad ways.
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Re:Show HN: Spotter – Search for copies of videos on the int... by Sir_Cmpwn on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @10:26AM (#14308416)
Wrong. You should always consider the potential for abuse when you make software. OP seems to be pushing a commercial angle as well - who exactly do you think is going to pay?
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