Re:Tech CEO Sentenced to 5 Years in IP Address Scheme
by hattmall on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @12:12AM
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Sounds like using an Adblocker could technically constitute wire fraud. Especially if the service offers a paid version without ads.
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Re:Tech CEO Sentenced to 5 Years in IP Address Scheme
by anonymfus on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @11:19AM
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I think no, as the clause says "transmits or causes to be transmitted", while ad blocking extensions block specific transmissions. But may be if you use such extension to block a disclaimer on paywalled website which obscures "read more" button, and press that button, causing website to transmit to you a paywalled content, that would be a wire fraud.