Fallacy vs. Principle
| Fallacy | Principle |
| Information wants to be free | People are in control of what information is released or shared |
| Laws are clear about the legality of all actions | Users should take responsibility for their action |
| Hacking is OK as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody | It is unethical to access information without having permission to do so. |
| Plagiarism doesn’t count on the internet. | Piracy is illegal no matter what tool is used to copy the information. |
| If a software program is working, it must be working correctly. | Software is prone to human error. |
| You can’t be sued for libel for the contents of a private email. | People are responsible for their words and accusations on the internet. |