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Re:Pirate Bay founder thinks Parler’s inability to stay onli... by DarkWiiPlayer on Thursday January 14, 2021 @11:10AM (#25778075)
That is quite literally what I said though.
Re:Pirate Bay founder thinks Parler’s inability to stay onli... by jonathanstrange on Friday January 15, 2021 @04:31AM (#25788776)
No, you suggested that the harm caused in the production is a reason for criminalizing possession, which is what I disagree with. I accept other reasons in this case, but not this one. Which of these positions you endorse has far-reaching consequences for the moral and legal evaluation.

It's similar with the "war on drugs" or when you want to evaluate the morality of your sneakers and clothes. Should possession of the drugs be illegal because people were harmed in their production (by e.g. drug cartels), should possession of the clothes be illegal because they were produced with child labour? I don't think so.

Edit: To make this clear, I merely replied again to clarify the difference not because I think there is a huge disagreement. This is obviously an unpleasant and contentious topic and I very much hope I don't come across as a CP apologist - I'm not, for the other reason I've mentioned.

Re:Pirate Bay founder thinks Parler’s inability to stay onli... by DarkWiiPlayer on Friday January 15, 2021 @06:50AM (#25789780)
Where did I ever imply anything should be criminalized or not?

My point is: There's a clear distinction between material that inherently causes harm in its creation and content that may lead to harm in some way.

Your extension to drugs or clothing only partially makes sense, as those can be produced without causing harm to or exploiting anybody. I view it as more similar to (knowingly) buying stolen goods.

Re:Pirate Bay founder thinks Parler’s inability to stay onli... by jonathanstrange on Friday January 15, 2021 @10:02AM (#25791706)
I see your point now. That makes sense to me. Thanks for taking the patience to explain your view in detail!