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by CobrastanJorji 1463 days ago
"Your honor, I had no way of knowing that this mysterious device I purchased that manufactured shrinkwrapped Disney DVDs was violating copyright."

"Intent is not relevant to copyright infringement liability."

"But your honor, I heard on Hacker News that it was."

"I find you guilty."

"But your honor, copyright violation is usually a civil issue, and 'guilty' is a criminal trial concept."

"Well, I also get my legal training from Hacker News."