Chapter 897: Chapter 353: Forum Hijacked?
However...
Speaking of which.
The court’s verdict is quite humane.
Assigning Qi Lianglei and his group to protect the ecological environment of Jin River...
On one hand, it gives them a chance to reform.
On the other, it serves as a punishment, making them "atone" for their previous actions.
Release activities...
Have always been encouraged by relevant departments, which can restore the natural ecological environment.
The premise is not to release invasive species, those without natural enemies, which disrupt ecological balance.
"Let’s go."
After the judgment ended.
Qin Mu waved his hand, leading Li Weiguo and the elderly who came to attend the trial out of the courthouse.
This time, there were fewer seniors participating in the trial.
In the audience...
Most were enthusiastic onlookers, still discussing the judgment with interest.
...
Half an hour later.
In the nursing home.
Qin Mu returned with Li Weiguo to the home.
Found the elderly in the home...
Still sitting in the yard, discussing the case.
"Mr. Li, you’re back just in time, didn’t he commit three crimes? Why was the sentence so light?"
"I feel like the court’s ruling doesn’t quite make sense this time. Shouldn’t it have been sentenced to ten or eight years?"
"I remember last time Old Song’s son was nearly sentenced to ten years for raising a few parrots."
"Can’t figure it out..."
"..."
Everyone frowned.
It seemed they couldn’t quite grasp it.
Though Qi Lianglei and his group were punished, they felt it was too lenient.
"Not lenient, their actions weren’t that severe."
Qin Mu smiled slightly, patiently explaining, "At most, it’s considered accidental capture of the amphibian and eating it, but the damage caused was limited, and they didn’t intentionally go to catch it."
This case is different from Old Song’s son’s case.
Old Song’s son knew the parrot was an endangered species, yet continued to raise and sell it.
While Qi Lianglei and his group...
Didn’t deliberately catch the amphibian, it was caught accidentally.
Though they did kill it, they didn’t profit from it, so the motive and circumstances aren’t considered malicious.
Furthermore.
The crimes of encroachment and illegal fishing of aquatic products don’t count as particularly severe offenses.
Getting this result...
Can only be blamed on the seven who got themselves into trouble.
"So that’s how it is."
The other seniors, after hearing Qin Mu’s explanation, showed enlightened expressions.
Some criminal acts...
Not severe enough in nature, won’t incur heavy sentences.
"Heh, probation is good enough. I’ll go for a walk near Jin River when I’m free, supervise their ’work.’
Li Weiguo was quite satisfied with the verdict.
He had already witnessed the shamelessness of Qi Lianglei and others.
Having such people...
Go "protect the river," counteract their previous actions, was already a good outcome.
Now he wanted to see...
How Qi Lianglei and the seven would treat those who specifically catch released fish during their probation.
This would be the greatest punishment for them.
"Up, I watched the trial live, quickly release the video!"
Qin Mu was chatting with everyone in the yard, when he suddenly received a message from Qing Lan.
Between the words...
Sensed an eagerness to know the inside details of this case.
"Updating tonight."
Qin Mu thought for a moment, replying back.
Now it’s work time.
Though...
He had no work to do.
But he still had to give Wan Zhongyuan some face, do some work that needs doing.
...
That evening.
In Jin City.
Mountain and Water Garden District.
After work.
Qin Mu returned to the study, starting to record this video.
He compiled the case’s causes and effects...
Into material, and published it on Little Station.
The cause of the matter...
Of course, was Li Weiguo’s release activity, encountering those shameless people downstream who catch released fish.
In fact.
Such incidents...
Frequently occur across the country.
Many, for peace of mind, buy aquatic animals or the like, and release them into rivers.
Yet those people, for small gains...
Wait downstream like sitting rabbits.
Fish bought from the market can’t adapt to the wild environment initially, rather lethargic.
Just catch them downstream...
And it’s an easy catch.
Even if the original owner finds out...
They can do nothing against these shameless people.
Because...
They’re here to release, after releasing, there’s little to say.
"This video... I hope it serves as a reminder for those who covet petty gains, fish released by others aren’t necessarily abandoned."
Looking at the video.
Qin Mu delivered the last piece of advice.
Abandoned items belong to unclaimed property.
Indeed, they can be freely caught, it’s first come, first served.
But...
As long as the original owner doesn’t acknowledge it and there’s no customary social behavior, these released items can still be regarded as the original owner’s.
Many are unaware of this.
That’s why they let people like "Qi Lianglei" bully them.
And in this video.
He also focused on listing the constitution of three crimes and sentencing penalties, explaining in detail.
And in the future, when encountering such accusations...
Where should laws be followed to avoid criminal behavior.
...
Qianzhou.
In a certain district.
Late night.
Ma Ming was still sitting in front of his computer, staring intently at the forum’s backend.
Because...
Qin Mu has updated his video again, causing a surge in forum traffic.
He could only mention the forum moderators to come online and maintain forum "civility and harmony."
"This time, the uploader... is too prolific."
Ma Ming couldn’t help but murmur to himself.
In less than half a month, Qin Mu had released another video.
Many people in the forum were shouting "The king is back."
A large influx of new users...
Was flooding into the forum, ready to join the battlefield.
"Huh?"
He was browsing the backend, clearing out inappropriate comments, while surfing the forum.
Suddenly, he discovered in the legal section...
There were many "question posts."
Numerous users were popping up, asking questions to the forum’s veterans.
"The group in the uploader’s video is indeed shameless, but I’m more concerned about whether fishing empty-handed every day is illegal?"
"Could any law experts help clarify? I use a new energy fishing rod, catching fish in abundance daily. This shouldn’t be illegal, right?"
"New energy fishing rod? I just released twenty degrees of electricity yesterday, and Buddha rewarded me with over a hundred pounds of fish. This seems reasonable, right?"
"That’s absurd. Who still uses new energy fishing rods these days? I directly use a water pump!"
"..."
In the forum.
Many fishing enthusiasts emerged.
The tone of the entire forum...
Suddenly veered off in a peculiar direction.
The discussion was no longer about releasing fish, but how to avoid fishing empty-handed.
"Guys, can anyone share a fishing spot? I haven’t caught a fish in three days, have mercy on me."
"Don’t pity him, pity me instead, I’ve been empty-handed for half a year. My roommate, before passing away, just wanted a taste of the fish I caught."
"No way! No way! Are there this many fishing enthusiasts who are empty-handed in the forum?"
"How did you know I caught a thirteen-pound fish yesterday?"
"It’s not recommended to fish for fish over ten pounds. Such fish are strange; catching them might lead to getting lost. A friend of mine caught one yesterday and hasn’t found his way home yet."
"..."
Looking at these posts.
Ma Ming could only smile bitterly.
Unexpectedly, one video from the uploader managed to trigger so many empty-handed fishing enthusiasts.
Indeed, at the end of the universe, it’s all about fishing.
"The number of users has increased by another hundred thousand..."
Looking at the backend statistical user count, Ma Ming’s expression turned grim.
If things continue like this...
His forum will only grow larger and more influential.
However...
Currently, many eyes are on the forum.
Several people have approached him.
To discuss cooperation and advertise on the forum.
He didn’t hesitate to directly decline.
This must be a joke.
This forum was originally centered around Qin Mu and filled with Qin Mu’s fans.
If he tries to profit from it...
The risk is too great.
Yet...
After he rejected these advertisers, they turned to threaten him.
Sometimes, sending hackers to attack the forum’s server and website.
Several times, the forum was on the verge of collapsing.
He’s just an ordinary programmer, unable to fend off their attacks.
Now, he’s almost overwhelmed with stress.
"Ring ring ring——"
At that moment.
His phone rang, followed by an unfamiliar voice.
"Have you considered it? We just want to place some ads. With such high forum traffic, accepting ads shouldn’t affect you much. You wouldn’t want to see your forum crash every couple of days, would you?"
This middle-aged man’s voice was very calm.
But the tone was quite forceful.
Seemingly discussing, but actually threatening.
"You..."
Ma Ming’s voice stilled, his brow furrowing.
This advertiser...
Had just contacted him a few days ago and refused to give up after being turned down.
"Rest assured, the price will certainly satisfy you."
On the phone.
The middle-aged man’s voice emerged again: "I’ll give you ten more minutes to think. You don’t want to see the forum collapse in ten minutes, do you?"
Ma Ming’s face darkened.
He directly hung up the phone.
Facing such unfair business competition...
He momentarily had no good solution.
Reporting to the police was useless.
The other party simply expressed a willingness to cooperate, yet he didn’t even know their identity.
If he reported it and the police investigated, it would likely end in vain.
Moreover.
These hackers are usually highly skilled and very cautious.
Rarely leaving any traces.
Catching them is as difficult as reaching the sky.
Ten minutes later.
"What’s going on? Why can’t I log into the forum? I’ve tried logging in over ten times!"
"@Admin, the forum is too laggy, what’s happening?"
"Could it be a hacker attack? Admin, come out and fix it."
"Is it for real? Would hackers dare to come to our forum? Don’t they know who’s backing us?"
"..."
In the forum.
Many users reported issues like lagging and being unable to log in.
The originally lively forum...
Suddenly became very quiet, with a pitifully few posts.
Ma Ming also monitored data anomalies in the backend, indicating unknown data attacking and hijacking the forum.
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