Aaron tried to give the world free access to information for no personal gain.

Ross ran an online marketplace for drugs and other illegal materials for personal profit.

The life sentence was ridiculous, but they're not he same at all.

It's the difference between Chelsea Manning or Snowden leaking state secrets and someone who sells on state secrets to the Russians or Chinese.

Not going to try and sway you here but to learn more, read or listen to "American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road".

Truly fascinating story and good story telling.