Re:OpenBazaar 2.0, powered by IPFS
by stiangrindvoll on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @08:54PM
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A blacksmith knows good and well that his newly forged hammer, meant for building and construction, is also used for destruction and despair.
Re:OpenBazaar 2.0, powered by IPFS
by kennywinker on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @09:25PM
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I'm pretty sure a vanishingly small number of hammers actually get used for destruction and despair, so I would have no problem being involved in hammer production.
It does not just matter that something CAN be used for evil, it matters how likely it WILL be used for evil.
It seems you fully understand op's point!
Why do you think that is damning?
I believe a bunch of legislation has language regarding being "aware" and "knowingly facilitating." Safe harbor goes out the window if you know things are going on and do nothing. How being p2p factors in is beyond my armchair.
Does that apply to software developers as well as service providers? Wouldn't the Tor project get prosecuted into the ground under such legislation?
Because Google isn't aware of pirate/CP search results on their platform?
And SESTA/FOSTA will apply to them too. It's a horrible set of laws.
I too think this statement matters with regards to law. Knowing that your platform can be used nefariously is one thing, being ok with it is another. Once the witch hunt starts it can get tricky fast.
Re:OpenBazaar 2.0, powered by IPFS
by IAmGraydon on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @09:25PM
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It's obviously damning because it shows that he knows he's potentially facilitating illegal activity.
I mean, this is damning: Illegality and immorality are different, and - speaking personally - I don't have an issue with the platform used for moral but illegal uses.