My Reddit AMA on the Law of Web Scraping

Eric Goldman, a law professor, hosted an AMA on Reddit about the law of web scraping, answering questions from the community. He discussed the legality of scraping websites, the importance of knowing the terms of service, and the difference between scraping and crawling. He also talked about the distinction between scraping for personal use versus commercial use, and how the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) applies to scraping. Additionally, he mentioned the importance of considering the website's terms of service and the potential for liability when scraping. The AMA covered various topics related to web scraping, including the role of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the concept of 'scraping for good'.