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Re:Ask HN: Is it ethical to bypass paywalls because I believ... by WarOnPrivacy on Saturday October 23, 2021 @04:31PM (#28971960)
Ok is pretty undefined here so sure.

There's an implied issue here that intangible transgressions tend to do tangible harm that is so serious, it needs rectification. I think people accept this notion without worthwhile evidence.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it ethical to bypass paywalls because I believ... by uberman on Saturday October 23, 2021 @04:40PM (#28972040)
If one must sneak in or otherwise subvert the intentions of the provider then, it is unethical and the sneaker is aware that it is.

The question of tangible harm and restitution (if any) for that harm is a question separate from ethics.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it ethical to bypass paywalls because I believ... by WarOnPrivacy on Saturday October 23, 2021 @04:42PM (#28972056)
A notion that harm is disconnected from ethics is an interesting one.
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