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Ashley Madison is a 'dating' site for married couples that want to cheat on their spouses. Apparently they have been hacked and the hacker is threatening to release all 37 million names, unless the site closes up shop. Is this good or bad?

Asked by elbanditoroso (33157points) July 20th, 2015

On the one hand, it’s extortion pure and simple, And potentially extortion that will lead to tens of millions of divorces and countless domestic fights.

On the other hand, it’s hard to argue that Ashley Madison, despite being completely legal, is a positive thing.

What’s your take?

[Observation—37 million names is one heck of a large percentage of the adult population of the US.]

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