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So would using an adblocker, or any extension for that matter, also be a violation?

Another point: If you put your content up for public viewing, you're implicitly allowing people to download the material as that's what browsers do. You are downloading a video every time you go to youtube to watch a video.




>So would using an adblocker, or any extension for that matter, also be a violation?

This hasn't been tested, but yes. This is a plausible argument. And it's why the CFAA is complete garbage.




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