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JoshTriplettyesterday at 9:48 PM1 replyview on HN

> Again, speak with your attorney. Do not try to "hack the law" yourself; many who have tried have regretted it later.

Also reach out to the EFF, who may be able to help/advise, especially if you genuinely want to fight this.

This is a terrible law. That doesn't mean it's not a law, and courts do not look kindly on people subject to their jurisdiction (which unfortunately often includes state laws to people in other states) who try to dodge the responsibility the court thinks they should have.


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lrvicktoday at 1:04 AM

If someone is stupid enough to try to target me over my open source Linux contributions, the EFF would be my first call.