Originally Posted by
stimpy
Because it is the same argument that hackers use. The system administrators had no security, so it isn't a crime for me to peek in and look around. The law generally rules against this argument. If the intention of the document owner is that the document is proprietary and should not be circulated, then you shouldn't circulate it. Even if they accidentally leave the document sitting at the bar.
with all respect, it's not an issue of no security, nor peeking. it's in the public domain, it's a publicly available document. i have an LL.M Masters of Law, and have absolutely no concern whatsoever from a legal perspective.
i like your angle on it, Liar Liar Pants Suit On Fire would be already sentanced for life
