Doesn't matter if it's baseless and would get tossed out of court -- eventually. The former database maintainer didn't have the budget to fight back.
If you want to blame someone, blame the "justice" system that allows frivolous lawsuits to be filed in the first place.
EFF is representing Arthur D. Olson (the former database maintainer).
But I would suggest strongly that you look at many of the other briefs available on EFF's site. Respondents' Brief (the one by StreamCast and Grokster) is the most important, and there are many high quality amicus briefs. Eben Moglen, who wrote on behalf of FSF, has some great lines in his; and there are many other excellent ones.
The real Seth Finkelstein has slashdot uid #90154
The name is also a subtle misspelling
My name is Seth Finkelstein, the troll is using the name Seth Finklestein
I did not post the above message in this thread. I have enough troubles without troll imposters.
Repeat, the above message, with a threat of physical violence, WAS POSTED BY A TROLL!
If computers take over (which seems to be their natural tendency), it will serve us right. -- Alistair Cooke
