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A comment on Bitcoincore.org removes Satoshi's whitepaper from website after threats from CSW. Parent comment

Re:Bitcoincore.org removes Satoshi's whitepaper from website... by gaius_baltar on Thursday January 21, 2021 @01:56PM (#25862563)
> In this letter, they claim Craig owns the copyright to the paper, the Bitcoin name, and ownership of bitcoin.org.

Isn't that basically asking for a lawsuit in the format of "Prove that you are Satoshi or be charged with perjury" ? Why is CSW still able to play these tricks?

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Re:Bitcoincore.org removes Satoshi's whitepaper from website... by mathiasrw on Thursday January 21, 2021 @03:49PM (#25864046)
Yes it is. He is wanting to get into a situation where he can provide proof in a legal setting so that any outcome can be used in other legal battles.
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Re:Bitcoincore.org removes Satoshi's whitepaper from website... by garmaine on Thursday January 21, 2021 @02:37PM (#25863134)
Because the cost of the lawsuit would still be carried by these open source volunteers.
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