Posted: Mar 22, 2018 5:52 pm
minininja wrote:purplerat wrote:newolder wrote:...
As the researchers note, “Since all blockchain data is downloaded and persistently stored by users, they are liable for any objectionable content added to the blockchain by others,” which is likely true under many countries’ laws. The researchers continue, “Consequently, it would be illegal to participate in a blockchain-based system as soon as it contains illegal content.”
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Again though, that could be applied to all metadata that any internet user downloads.
Precisely what metadata?
Like if you download some silly cat picture. Are you sure there isn't a link to child porn embedded in the metadata? Do you think you should be responsible if it turns out there is? And even if you do know it's there but you just don't care because you think the cat picture is really funny and you won't ever go to the kiddy porn link, should that be criminal?