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Re:Open-source apps removed from Google Play Store due to do... by newdaynewuser on Wednesday October 16, 2019 @09:15PM (#21278024)
I understand your point but we should not assume criminal intent without some solid evidence.

Back in days I paid for CDs with only open source software because internet was too slow. CDs were definitely priced for decent profit. The beauty of opensource is that we can do this legally.

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Re:Open-source apps removed from Google Play Store due to do... by afarrell on Wednesday October 16, 2019 @10:51PM (#21278515)
But this isn't a discussion of assuming criminal intent of a particular actor. This is a discussion of a rule to prevent actions by a hypothetical criminally-inclined actor...and thereby prevent a platform from getting a reputation for that criminal action.
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