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Groklaw Summarizes the Lori Drew Verdict
Bootsy Collins writes "Last Wednesday, the Lori Drew 'cyberbullying' case ended in three misdemeanor convictions under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, a 1986 US Federal law intended to address illegally accessing computer systems. The interpretation of the act by the Court to cover violations of website terms of service, a circumstance obviously not considered in the law's formulation and passage, may have profound effects on the intersection of the Internet and US law. Referring to an amicus curiae brief filed by online rights organizations and law professors, PJ at Groklaw breaks down the implications of the decision to support her assertion that 'unless this case is overturned, it is time to get off the Internet completely, because it will have become too risky to use a computer.'"
Ok, smart guy - quit it with the common sense talk, this is /.
Actually I'm surprised that there isn't a simpler way to prosecute this, along the lines of "causing distress to a minor". I for one would welcome such a development. Unfortunately, a more likely outcome is that there will be a new law along the lines of "Being rude to a tearful, innocent woman. No proof required."
Michael Reed, freelance tech writer.
Someone please think about teh childers!!!!!!!111!111eleventyone!!!
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