On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Peter Evans <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> What's wrong with it? Really. He proved a point, it got him a job by
> getting his name out there.
>

He broke the law of a number of countries by intentionally making
modifications to computing devices without authorization. Such behavior
Such behaviour is unethical at best.

>
>        In what way does it send the _wrong_ message?
>

For performing the above action, he was rewarded with a job as an
application developer, sending the message to observers that behaving
in such a manner is a good way to secure your future.
To me, that's the wrong message.


>
>        What will be interesting is how long he lasts.
>

Till the press bubble surrounding him bursts is my guess.
Which means he's now got an incentive to continue acting irresponsibly
to ensure he remains viable. Again, not a good thing in my opinion.

--
jason
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