Bug hunting start-up: Pay up, or feel the pain
Loverock Davidson | 08/03/07
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I totally agree
nix_hed | 08/06/07
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Extortion as a Business Model...
I am Gorby | 08/07/07
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If it walks, quacks and swims like a duck...
wolf_z | 08/03/07
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It could be a young goose
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Slime
StephG72 | 08/03/07
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Not really
Suicida| | 08/03/07
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Definitely slime
rpmyers1 | 08/03/07
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Idiot
techboy_z | 08/03/07
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"Extortion"? Like Symantec of McAfee, or the electric company?
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Sorry, it's NOT the same
StephG72 | 08/03/07
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What they are doing...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Where they crossed the line
3D0G | 08/03/07
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Not quite
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Harm
3D0G | 08/03/07
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It is a nice drama though
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Re: Drama
3D0G | 08/03/07
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Harm?
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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re: harm
Badgered | 08/03/07
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Harm
bws111 | 08/03/07
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So what's the alternative?
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Additional Harm the issue?
GuidingLight | 08/04/07
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What if you where a spy?
GuidingLight | 08/04/07
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If you actually believe
Badgered | 08/03/07
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Blackmail vs extortion vs permits etc.
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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No, it's not illegal to sell out your neighbor...
StephG72 | 08/03/07
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But, couldn't my neighbor simply and easily...
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Yes but you fall quite short.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Better anaology
alexaurelius@... | 08/03/07
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So, it's the sales pitch?
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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I dont see this as extortion
Suicida| | 08/03/07
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"California Penal Code Section ..."
Rick_R | 08/03/07
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Please point us to the law...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Telling the truth isn't a crime.
3D0G | 08/03/07
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Sounds like nonsense
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Sad ain't it...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Just for clarification...
3D0G | 08/03/07
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What's scarier...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Your way is scarier.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Re: Your way is scarier.
3D0G | 08/03/07
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You are right. But why isn't he now?
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Why isn't he now?
3D0G | 08/03/07
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Beats me but it wasn't good.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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re: Sad ain't it
Badgered | 08/03/07
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I always blame the messenger.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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That's the problem...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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No that's one of many solutions.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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osreinstall, software IS different from most other products
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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No it isn't.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: No that's one of many solutions.
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Some folks don't get it.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Re: No it isn't.
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Re: Re: No it isn't.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Tough question os
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Not too tough for me.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Its actually a federal offense...
TSGlassey | 08/06/07
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Sounds like a case that the NSA should look into.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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The difference is...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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There is a difference in method, but not ethics.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Wow, taking spin to a whole new level...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Yes you are good at spinning.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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My apologies...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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I read your post.. I just didn't agree.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: I read your post.. I just didn't agree. *
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Yep. Some folks don't get it.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: Yep. Some folks don't get it
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Whatever guy.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Now you've got it!
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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But you never will.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Man, I'm such a loser!
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Cute
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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It isn't illegal to sell books on how to grow pot
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Well put...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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It isn't illegal to sell books on extortion either.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Ok, so how about if they didn't...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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That would suck but it would be legal.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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How about laws...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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There are some but you are unreasonable.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: There are some but you are unreasonable
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Nothing hypothetical about it.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: Nothing hypothetical about it
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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I guess the horse doesn't want to drink.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Drinking horse...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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No need to.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Extortion or blackmail? Software vs a physical device
GuidingLight | 08/04/07
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2 scary things about this story.
chuckleberry | 08/03/07
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Maybe point 1...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Has the mob now changed focus?
Kid Icarus-21097050858087920245213802267493 | 08/03/07
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As I asked one poster above...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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That would be me.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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My kind?
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Yes the enemy from within.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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You're making my point for me...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Not really.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: Not really
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Dude, give it up. You are not going to willingly fall on the sword.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: Dude, give it up. You are not going to willingly fall on the sword.
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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You should be the one to give it up.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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How about the reverse?
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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That isn't happening.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Duck, dodge, weave...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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I answer it.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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ROTFLMAO...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Your logic is gone.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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RE: Your logic is gone.
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Being illogical and black and white thought process.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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OK, I see your point
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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Thanks.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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The alternative
Badgered | 08/03/07
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Ahh...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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re: Ahh...
Badgered | 08/03/07
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That's the difference...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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well then
Badgered | 08/03/07
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Crime?
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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re: Crime?
Badgered | 08/03/07
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re: Crime?
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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re: Crime part 2
Badgered | 08/03/07
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Yes.
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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The CEO admits
Real World | 08/03/07
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not quite extortion, but definitely walking the line!
Been_Done_Before | 08/03/07
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Very inciteful!
Mike Hunt | 08/03/07
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Shelendrea | 08/03/07
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They're both wrong.
shraven | 08/03/07
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Responsibility...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Try it sometime.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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This country is polarized...
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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Because of extremists like you.
osreinstall | 08/03/07
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Wow, I wish they'd try that on me
JohnMcGrew@... | 08/03/07
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RICO: Extortion vs. Blackmail
jasonp@... | 08/03/07
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An amazing idea, indeed
JoeRJr | 08/05/07
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Perceptions are a funny thing...
sunergeos | 08/05/07
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Perceptions are funny, aren't they?
nix_hed | 08/06/07
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You must be kidding...
JustMichael | 08/06/07
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I've seen this model go down in flames.
Resuna | 08/06/07
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