The problem is, many people on HN are Americans and assume that the way their jurisdiction works should be an example for everyone else to follow.
Our political and legal system prefers self-regulation first, if that doesn't work then regulation will be introduced, the first offenders will get a slap on the wrist to clarify for everyone what the courts' lines on interpreting the law are, and only then the fines follow.
Our political and legal system prefers self-regulation first, if that doesn't work then regulation will be introduced, the first offenders will get a slap on the wrist to clarify for everyone what the courts' lines on interpreting the law are, and only then the fines follow.