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Unpopular opinion, but this is objectively better than having to upload your ID to every random website that requires an age check (if that's what the end result is).
I'm Jacob, the CEO of FAKKU. The notice being discussed was sent by a 3rd party DMCA agent without our approval or permission. It seems they are using AI to find repositories related to legitimate issues and projects like this one got caught up in it. I've informed them NOT to continue doing this and to immediately cease.

The underlying issue is similar to if there was a website that illegally hosted Netflix content it had downloaded from torrents. Then that illegal website put up advertisements next to the content, or even a paywall cheaper than Netflix to make money. Obviously, that's against the law and Netflix would do something about it. That's generally what we are having to fight against.

Ironically projects like this actually hurt that illegal website, by circumventing THEIR paywall or advertisements, and serving the content inside an app for free (which was originally paid content). It's a complicated issue, but going after projects like this doesn't solve the root problem.

Spend one minute "embracing imperfection"...
Re:The <select> element can now be customized with CSS on Monday March 31, 2025 @03:40PM (#43538975)
Why would this be preferred over creating a new HTML element, like <options>?
Re:Firefox bug gets fixed after 25 years on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @04:26PM (#40433438)
I see people say this all the time, it's a harmful bad practice. Don't auto close bug reports after x amount of time.
>"It is a fact that Russia affects GPS devices in our region’s airspace,"

Fuck the Russian government.

Re:Has Trust in the U.S. Intelligence Community Eroded? on Monday April 01, 2024 @04:33PM (#39898929)
Russian misinformation has just gotten better.
Re:Apple Passkey on Monday June 06, 2022 @02:57PM (#31644323)
Thank god the touchbar continues to disappear
Re:The bottom is dropping out of Netflix on Friday April 22, 2022 @07:09PM (#31129368)
Well in your situation, it's good for Netflix if you cancel. You have multiple friends using the service via your account (by your own admission) that could potentially convert into paying customers on their own.
What if your iCloud account gets broken into, and a malicious person uploads a bunch of CSAM?
Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @01:39PM (#26892899)
This was absolutely the right move. Smells really fishy given the history. I imagine this is happening in other parts of the community (attempting to add malicious code), albeit under a different context.
Re:Do not Draw a Penis on Thursday May 14, 2020 @05:39PM (#23185862)
I successfully drew a penis.
Re:Investor update on quarterly guidance on Monday February 17, 2020 @04:50PM (#22351157)
What other companies do you expect will be impacted in a similar way?
Re:Apple Moves Mac Pro Production to China on Friday June 28, 2019 @03:12PM (#20307865)
Yes, China is bad.
Re:Uber S-1 on Thursday April 11, 2019 @05:46PM (#19639586)
A service that exists in one city, (and can't even keep their appstore rating above 4 stars in that city) is not a good comparison.
Thank you for the well thought out response, in that case I am happy to concede I was wrong. Let my post serve as an example of what you were pointing out.
> And now I'm into the 2nd year of my startup. As contrary to popular belief, the Chinese are true entrepreneurs and the society is generally very supportive for changes. And government's stimulus is insane. For example, my company got six million yuan (almost $1 million) fund from the municipal government when it's just established, with almost no requirement and absolutely no string attached. Free money and that's all. Probably the best place in the world to start a company and I'm greatly thankful.
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You say that, but here's a perfect example of what appears to be an obvious Chinese account that is currently unbanned.

https://news.ycombinator.com/threads?id=thetechlead

Re:This Is Silicon Valley on Thursday February 28, 2019 @01:09PM (#19273496)
The author graduated from college last year.
Re:Leading with Wikipedia: A brand proposal for 2030 on Tuesday February 26, 2019 @07:04PM (#19259653)
This is a great idea! It's honestly long overdue
>Simply put, Huawei's products have better quality and companies in the US can't compete with it.

>I'm now typing on a Huawei Matebook 13 and carrying a Huawei Mate 10 phone. Those things have amazing quality and it's a real pity customers can't have them in the States.

You have an interesting post history supporting Huawei for an account only a month old...

>I would say at least several days for the obvious QA which needs to be done.

And you would unfortunately, not get the job.

Re:How much Americans make in wages on Thursday January 10, 2019 @10:59PM (#18880909)
>48% of wage earners had net compensation less than or equal to the median wage

Isn't that how math works?

Re:Two years later, I still miss the headphone port on Tuesday December 25, 2018 @11:50PM (#18760593)
Two years later, and I honestly forgot they removed it. The lack of a headphone port hasn't impacted my daily life at all.

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