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points by exe34 2 days ago | 0 comments
> he was again concealing his actions because he knew they were wrong.

No, you conceal your actions if you believe others will try to stop you. It has nothing to do with right or wrong.

[–] 15155 2 days ago
> you conceal your actions if you believe others will try to stop you

Which is conveniently exactly what the statute requires to establish criminality: knowingly exceeding authorized access. They have a lawful right to stop you (revoking authorization), you do not have a right to proceed anyway. This is the "wrong" and is accordingly a federal felony.

[–] emayljames 2 days ago
Did the university at any point specifically communicate to him that he is refused access? I find that a very defining point.

Automated limiting, or blocking is not the same as explicitly saying you as a specific person or entity are forbidden.

[–] 15155 1 day ago
This is legally irrelevant to the statute.
[–] exe34 1 day ago
Yes, the law is an ass.