I'm Chip's Brother. I promise you this is no hoax. My computer was seized as well. Understand that, though it just came to the attention of the community, this is something that started a while ago and though it is troubling we've both made time to enjoy ourselves at YAPC and other times and places that the opportunity presented itself. Legal trouble doesn't mean you can't have any fun or take any time for yourself. It just gives you something to worry about (a lot) during the times you're not enjoying yourself.

Take action on this or don't. More important is that you don't forget that things like this do happen. Learn from it and protect yourself where you can.

Thanks to you all for your support. 
     - pikus
"I want to live 'till I die. No more. No less." - Eddie Izzard

In reply to Re^3: Perlmonk needs your help! by pikus
in thread Perlmonk needs your help! by gellyfish

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