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humanodon  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 'Revenge porn' outlawed in California

    The penalty is up to six months in jail and a $1,000 (£620) fine.

That's a bit low for potentially ruining someone.





PathogenXD  ·  4066 days ago  ·  link  ·  

There's some jail time included (six months), so It's possible that that will deter people from doing it (or at least prompt them to cover their tracks)

humanodon  ·  4066 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    It's possible that that will deter people from doing it (or at least prompt them to cover their tracks)

I agree it's a disincentive, but it the "or at least prompt them to cover their tracks" that concerns me.

piper  ·  4102 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Sounds more like a business expense than a fine.