The discussion going on here is actually about what freedom is. I believe the popularity of the global network depends on the uncertain limits of freedom. If virtual life had strict limits, it wouldn't be more different than everyday's world. None of us can easily deny the sweetness of the idea of 'having no bonds and limits at all'. It is not about filesharing or attacking networks. Net is the only place where you can simulate actual 'freedom'. For that reason, I don't support any of the sides. Censorship and intrusion of privacy are what both the authority and hackers do. And will continue to grow with each new government regulation and hacker attack. How far will it go? Complete data flow control (and passports for internet, maybe) and out-of-service or damaged servers which are designed for public benefit?

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