Comment by BartjeD
4 months ago
There is no law appointing that organization as a world wide authority on tainted/non tainted sites.
The fact it's used by one or more browsers in that way is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Because they, the browsers, are pointing a finger to someone else and accusing them of criminal behavior. That is what a normal user understands this warning as.
Turns out they are wrong. And in being wrong they may well have harmed the party they pointed at, in reputation and / or sales.
It's remarkable how short sighted this is, given that the web is so international. Its not a defense to say some third party has a list, and you're not on it so you're dangerous
Incredible
I love all the theoretical objections to something that has been in use for nearly 20 years.
As far as I know there is currently no international alternative authority for this. So definitely not ideal, but better than not having the warnings.
Yes but that's not a legal argument.
You're honor, we hurt the plaintiff because it's better than nothing!
True, and agreed that lawsuits are likely. Disagree that it's short-sighted. The legal system hasn't caught up with internet technology and global platforms. Until it does, I think browsers are right to implement this despite legal issues they might face.
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The alternative is to not do this.