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lights0123
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No.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.en.html#StolenCopy
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mijoharas
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Interesting! I'd never thought about those kind of cases. (I also like how nice and clear that FAQ is).
bla15e
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But the source was not stolen, merely copied
NineStarPoint
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An important distinction indeed. Intellectual Property theft will get you in much bigger trouble with the Feds than just stealing something does.
zamadatix
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Hence the anchor being "#StolenCopy".
Thorrez
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Leaked might be a better word. It was information that was supposed to be secret and became public.
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