OT - Re: Microsoft Hatred FAQ

[Jerzy Karczmarczuk]

Steven D'Aprano wrote:

> Jaywalking is a crime. So is littering. So is merely belonging to certain
> organisations, such as the German Nazi party or any number of allegedly
> terrorist groups. Walking around naked in public is a crime, and in many
> places in the world, including the USA, you then become a "registered sex
> offender" for the rest of your life. (So much for doing time and wiping
> the slate clean.)
> 
> Possession of many substances is a crime in the USA, and not just drugs
> of addiction. There is no Fraud, Force or Threat involved in growing
> cannabis in your backyard, or selling pornography to teenagers, or driving
> without a licence.
> 
> Possession of banned books is a crime in many countries,  [enough ...]

Now, tell me: is the polluting of a newsgroup with off-topic postings,
a crime, and if yes then what?


Jerzy Karczmarczuk