Re:Convert a Bird Scooter to a personal one with $32 kit
by shaki-dora on Wednesday December 05, 2018 @07:59AM
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There is two sides here, civil and criminal law.
As for the first, It’s the same as someone uploading a stolen photo with a CC0 license, i. e. none. If the true owner finds you, they are highly likely to be entitled to get their property back.
As for criminal charges, a reasonable assumption of permission should usually work as an excuse. This will depend on the specifics, such as the item’s value, local customs, etc.
I actually found a rather valuable chair (the rietvelt) on the street, and did leave my phone number because I could not quite believe my luck. The previous owner called and told me to enjoy it.
Re:Convert a Bird Scooter to a personal one with $32 kit
by tapland on Wednesday December 05, 2018 @05:57AM
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How do you verify that goods on craigslist wasn't stolen before being sold? Reasonable assumptions that will be tried if you are caught carrying home the sofa.
Re:Convert a Bird Scooter to a personal one with $32 kit
by pbhjpbhj on Wednesday December 05, 2018 @05:50AM
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Ask?
You could protect yourself from inadvertently depriving the owner by leaving a note - "thanks for free stuff, [email protected]".
I found a sign that said ‘FREE - WORKS’ and was putting on things for amusement until I realized that might be a very bad idea.
When taking something that says ‘free’ how does one verify the sign was written by the owner?