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by Xenoamorphous 1330 days ago
That’s like saying that a retailer should factor in stolen goods. That doesn’t make straling ok.
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No it isn't like stealing at all. HTTP and REST API was explicitly designed so that clients can request and explore only the links they are interested in.

This includes links to tracker filled javascripts and images hosted on ad servers.