Pokemon players are trespassing, risking arrest or worse
http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-us--pokemon-go-trespassing-20160713-story.html
The "Pokemon Go" craze across the U.S. has people wandering
into yards, driveways, cemeteries and even an off-limits
police parking lot in search of cartoon monsters, prompting
warnings that trespassers could get arrested or worse, if they
cross paths with an armed property owner.
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It's only a matter of time before someone is shot by an "alarmed" homeowner
while playing this, and given the "stand your ground" laws it will probably
be deemed justifiable. The lawsuit potential in this mess is enormous, and
Terms of Service isn't going to protect the deep pockets. The lawyers will
be raking it in.
--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein ([email protected]): http://www.vortex.com/lauren
Founder:
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Member: ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy
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I have consulted to Google, but I am not currently
doing so -- my opinions expressed here are mine alone.
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