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@redcalcium@lemmy.institute to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

The man who owes Nintendo $14m: Gary Bowser and gaming’s most infamous piracy case

www.theguardian.com

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The man who owes Nintendo $14m: Gary Bowser and gaming’s most infamous piracy case

www.theguardian.com

@redcalcium@lemmy.institute to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago
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The hacker whose involvement with anti-piracy software ended in a jail sentence has emerged from prison struggling to make rent as he starts paying his fine. ‘It could be worse,’ he says
  • @phoneymouse@lemmy.world
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    Link to his gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/garyopa-restarting-his-life

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      deleted by creator

      • @erwan@lemmy.ml
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        He only has to pay 20% of his left over after expenses like rent.

        And if the GoFundMe reaches the amount he owes, he’ll be a free man.

        • Herbal Gamer
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          Stop defending Nintendo here.

          • Laurel Raven
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            How is that defending Nintendo?

            • Herbal Gamer
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              Defending the system, whatever.

              • Laurel Raven
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                They didn’t do that either? It looks like they’re just pointing out that you can actually help him without all the money going to Nintendo, which is what they look like they’re responding to appears to be saying

          • @deur@feddit.nl
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            2•1 year ago

            How DARE that user prevent the spread of misinformation and add valuable context. They should be ashamed for being such a naughty little corporate shill!

          • @rab@lemmy.ca
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            1•1 year ago

            Stop smoking the herbs my friend

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