[colesantiago]

> he really didn't contribute anything except tax fraud to the world.

So why is HN (a technology forum) discussing him then? So he didn't contribute anything to technology?

[GavinMcG]

HN isn't limited to tech. Plenty of people, tech-oriented or otherwise, find high-profile criminals fascinating.

[anigbrowl]

Well, he came from the computer industry, and like him or not he was a colorful character. I thought he was pretty amusing until he (apparently) decided to deal with a problem neighbor by having him killed. He does exemplify some of the old 'wild west' internet spirit, in ways.

[cyanydeez]

because this place is quite libertarian and no doubt loves the conspirwcy theories