[n8cpdx]

The problem with paying ransoms is that even if it actually is the most cost effective solution in any one case, it just creates the incentive for more rapacious behavior.

I think I'd be willing to pay $800 of my time to disincentivize that behavior.

[adfm]

It’s a shakedown scam. IANAL and all that. Gaming it tells me it’s easier to remove the offending focus and ignore them until they send another nastygram. Never directly reply. Dave’s not here, man. Anybody doing this bullshit over an open graph image is looking for a mark. Generally, that’s why there are three strikes policies, etc. Why engage until they initiate? You speak through lawyers and they really have to have a real case or they’re wasting money because this is purely not malicious or profit seeking.