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Wasn't that specifically called "privateering?" Or was that something else? [[User:CJB42|CJB42]] ([[User talk:CJB42|talk]]) 18:23, 16 June 2016 (UTC)
 
Wasn't that specifically called "privateering?" Or was that something else? [[User:CJB42|CJB42]] ([[User talk:CJB42|talk]]) 18:23, 16 June 2016 (UTC)
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The idea of a Phishing License is **not as stupid as it sounds,**  many previously illegal activities has been made legal through some framework, like for example {{w|Loan Sharks}} used to be illegal, but somehow {{w|Payday Loan}} are now a legit business. [[User:Spongebog|Spongebob]] ([[User talk:Spongebog|talk]]) 15:04, 17 June 2016 (UTC)

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Perhaps it should also mention that the need for a license is analog to the need for one when you actually go fishing. 162.158.234.221 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)

While exiting the fake/scam jail, Cueball could have also been amazed that he could pay his bail with *Apple gift cards*. 108.162.229.74 16:13, 15 June 2016 (UTC)Daniel H

Do I sense a reference to Monty Python's Fish licence sketch here as well? 141.101.98.8 21:57, 15 June 2016 (UTC)

"Clearly, there is no reason why a license would be available for a clear crime like fraud" I think the tax stamps for illegal drugs come very close to being a license for a clear crime.--108.162.218.59 05:08, 16 June 2016 (UTC)

On the other hand, you used to be able to get a pirating license. The ship attacking one, not the copyright infringement. But then again...--Henke37 (talk) 07:31, 16 June 2016 (UTC)

Wasn't that specifically called "privateering?" Or was that something else? CJB42 (talk) 18:23, 16 June 2016 (UTC)


The idea of a Phishing License is **not as stupid as it sounds,** many previously illegal activities has been made legal through some framework, like for example Loan Sharks used to be illegal, but somehow Payday Loan are now a legit business. Spongebob (talk) 15:04, 17 June 2016 (UTC)