MySpace ruling could lead to jail for lying online daters

[SUBMAN1]

This is the type of thing I was worried about from that verdict:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13739_3-10110069-46.html

-S

[sonar732]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

This is the type of thing I was worried about from that verdict:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13739_3-10110069-46.html

-S

Crap! I better hurry up and close all of my other accounts.

[MothBalls]

At least it explains what I was asking about earlier here;
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...5&postcount=22


In the original article, I find this hilarious;

Back in March, I wrote about Google's insane terms of service--which forbid the use of the site's search engine, free e-mail service, or any of its other offerings by people under the age of 18. The site's terms state:

"You may not use...Google's products, software, services and Web sites...and may not accept the Terms if...you are not of legal age to form a binding contract with Google.

Under the Department of Justice's current interpretation of hacking laws, every high schooler who uses Google to do homework is in theory a criminal.

I don't think the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles was thinking about the broad range implications of their "novel interpretation of existing computer hacking laws".

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

This is the type of thing I was worried about from that verdict:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13739_3-10110069-46.html

-S

It said it 'could' which to me as the internet evolves, current rules and disclaimers will need to be reworded and addressed. Soon enough Subman1, the internet will not be what we enjoy today. In short, more big brother watching you.

[XabbaRus]

True, but also what has to be remembered is that this is without precedent AFAIK and there are no laws to govern it so they went to the only one that could in some way cover the offence and that was misusing the terms and condition. The law just hasn't evolved fast enough.

Now I don't know what the equivalent would be if she had done all this in the old fashioned pen pal way.

What she did in my eyes is punishable either a short jail sentence or community service. I do agree it was handled in a dumbass manner and yes, the internet is going to change. I think it has to. It was great while it lasted, and call me a snob here, great while it was still the domain of geeks, enthusiasts and students and before the great unwashed got access but since then the plebs have brought it down hill.

[Stealth Hunter]

For lying online daters?

What seems to be the problem again?

[VipertheSniper]

Originally Posted by XabbaRus

It was great while it lasted, and call me a snob here, great while it was still the domain of geeks, enthusiasts and students and before the great unwashed got access but since then the plebs have brought it down hill.

Snob? Far from it. Truer words were never spoken. It can still be an enjoyable experience tho.

[SteamWake]

In summary

[SteamWake]

Another reason to avoid "Facebook" and others

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,461026,00.html

[VipertheSniper]

Well I'd say she was asking for it... posting an invitation for a more or less private party on the net, I can't even begin to tell in how many ways this is wrong. If I was one of her parents I'd have her grounded for doing such nonsense.

[Stealth Hunter]

The simple fact of the matter is this: don't lie when you're dating online, and you've got nothing to worry about.

That, and use common sense.