Nintendo is suing the creators of Switch emulator Yuzu

Re:Nintendo is suing the creators of Switch emulator Yuzu by jamesear on Tuesday February 27, 2024 @08:39PM (#39532817)

I understand your argument, and perhaps a similar one will be made to the courts.

For some people, if a tool has a single legitimate user, and otherwise haa illegitimate users, then the tool should be allowed.

For others, if the tool is mostly used for illegitimate means, then the tool should be banned.

Where the law lands in this case will be partly based on these values, and the benefits/harms to all parties.

I don't know enough about the case, but I don't think it's as clear cut as a hammer.

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Re:Nintendo is suing the creators of Switch emulator Yuzu by huggingmouth on Wednesday February 28, 2024 @03:52AM (#39535600)

Lock picking tools are legal and they're primarily used for illegal activities.

The same can be said for gun use (not ownership).

How much something is used for illegal activities should have no baring on whether it is allowed in a free country.

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Re:Nintendo is suing the creators of Switch emulator Yuzu by StefanBatory on Wednesday February 28, 2024 @06:35AM (#39536581)

Not everywhere! In Poland for example having lockpicking tools is illegal and carries prison sentence unless you're licensed lockpicker.

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