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and someone does that anyways, they are to blame, aren't they?
Especially downloaders who claim they are entitled to download it and hosters must use their proprietary opt-out scheme (like the ones on the original linked article) should also learn that they should follow the hoster's instruction and NOT download the zip bomb.
(And the hoster also lists that specific file in robots.txt)
WARNING
This PNG image <link> is an example of a compressed image file that might expand to a huge size upon decompression. PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT. We are not responsible for consequences if you do not follow this instruction.
and someone does that anyways, they are to blame, aren't they?
Especially downloaders who claim they are entitled to download it and hosters must use their proprietary opt-out scheme (like the ones on the original linked article) should also learn that they should follow the hoster's instruction and NOT download the zip bomb.
(And the hoster also lists that specific file in robots.txt)