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		gcr on Nov 24, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: “Anonymous” File-Sharing Darknet Ruled Illegal In the US, aren't those who run tor exit nodes already liable for the activity of those they host? I don't see how this is much different -- different network in a different country, maybe, but conceptually similar/identical.

andrewpi on Nov 24, 2012 | [–]

I believe Tor exit nodes are considered internet service providers and thus are granted safe harbor under the DMCA and CDA Section 230.

gcr on Nov 25, 2012 | | [–]

Interesting. Does that provision also cover those operating unsecured wireless networks?

malandrew on Nov 24, 2012 | [–]

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