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Re:UK national extradited to US for film/TV piracy by 29athrowaway on Wednesday September 01, 2021 @10:00PM (#28387910)
Many serious electronic crimes can be described as copying bits.

Like illegally exfiltrating and distributing PII, credit card info, etc.

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Re:UK national extradited to US for film/TV piracy by andy_ppp on Wednesday September 01, 2021 @11:58PM (#28388506)
I still think those shouldn’t be crimes, stealing money (or causing money to be stolen) should be a crime.
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Re:UK national extradited to US for film/TV piracy by 29athrowaway on Thursday September 02, 2021 @06:03AM (#28390305)
Or stealing things valued in money, like films and TV shows.

By accessing the content you are agreeing that the content is valuable to you.

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