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Cueball hasn't actually committed phishing yet (or has not provided any evidence to prove he did), so they can't arrest him.
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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. {{unsigned ip|162.158.234.221}}
[[Special:Contributions/162.158.165.250|162.158.165.250]] 05:17, 22 November 2018 (UTC)
 
  
Perhaps it should also mention that the need for a license is analog to the need for one when you actually go fishing. {{unsigned ip|162.158.234.221}}
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^^^^ if I am being honest that is really fucking obvious you dumb fuck[[Special:Contributions/108.162.241.132|108.162.241.132]] 00:35, 16 June 2016 (UTC)
  
 
While exiting the fake/scam jail, Cueball could have also been amazed that he could pay his bail with *Apple gift cards*. [[Special:Contributions/108.162.229.74|108.162.229.74]] 16:13, 15 June 2016 (UTC)Daniel H
 
While exiting the fake/scam jail, Cueball could have also been amazed that he could pay his bail with *Apple gift cards*. [[Special:Contributions/108.162.229.74|108.162.229.74]] 16:13, 15 June 2016 (UTC)Daniel H
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"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.--[[Special:Contributions/108.162.218.59|108.162.218.59]] 05:08, 16 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.--[[Special:Contributions/108.162.218.59|108.162.218.59]] 05:08, 16 June 2016 (UTC)
 
: I agree, there needs to be further clarification of that statement in the explanation, many times criminal activity becomes legal if the government can find a way to tax it [[User:Spongebog|Spongebob]] ([[User talk:Spongebog|talk]]) 15:10, 17 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...--[[User:Henke37|Henke37]] ([[User talk:Henke37|talk]]) 07:31, 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)
 
 
:: Yes, but changing the name is just a marketing rebranding exercise and it does not change the actual product. [[User:Spongebog|Spongebob]] ([[User talk:Spongebog|talk]]) 15:08, 17 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 {{w|Loan Shark|Loan Sharks}} used to be illegal, but somehow {{w|Payday Loan|Payday Loans}} are now a legit businesses. [[User:Spongebog|Spongebob]] ([[User talk:Spongebog|talk]]) 15:04, 17 June 2016 (UTC)
 
 
;Things that became legal after they could be taxed
 
 
* {{w|Loan Shark}} -> {{w|Payday Loan}}
 
 
* {{w|Marijuana}} (in some states)
 
 
* {{w|piracy|high sea piracy}} -> {{w|privateering}} (historically, no longer accepted practice)
 
 
* Gambling (most states)
 
 
* Bitcoin and other crypto currencies ([http://www.investopedia.com/university/definitive-bitcoin-tax-guide-dont-let-irs-snow-you/ since 2014]) {{unsigned|Spongebog}}
 

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