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> Stack Overflow has recently banned users who have tried to delete their programming source codes to prevent it from being used by OpenAI have been either banned or suspended by the site moderators.

Looks like a Class Action Suite in the making by banning users doing what was already allowed.



What is the complaint in this suit you're hypothesizing? How would damages be computed?


Lawyers like to sue, so I am sure some layers are looking. Also, deleting right now is allowed on all social apps.




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