Techdirt - A few years back, we had an interesting discussion over whether or not distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) could be seen as a valid form of protest -- the modern equivalent of a "sit-in." There are significant similarities between a DDoS and a sit-in. And, we've seen at least one lawyer make the claim that his client was exercising his First Amendment rights when DDoSing a local city government.
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First time i'm hearing about DDOS.
It's not the same
what are these retards crying over now?
Let me guess, if the house refuses they will launch another attack? If launching DDOS should be a form of protest then shouldn't blocking companies shipments and flattening the tires of their trucks ok too? I know this isn't the best comparison but in my opinion I highly disagree.
WTF, you can preform a sit in on a location etc as a valid form of protests yes, but it's totally Illegal to physically block entrance to a shop etc. Therefore as DDOS tends to mean people can't get in no matter what why should it be legal. Also then you could do it to any company from the comfort of your chair. To actually preform a slit in its you have to go show your face and are easily identifiable...
Infact I'd say it's like giving them permission to lob bricks at the shops till they shut...