“Are they performing a public good by showing us that no site may be safe? If you’re a hacker yourself, do you feel that they’re making you look bad?”

Are you kidding me? Why even ask that question? It’s the same as asking if a mugger is performing a public good by increasing awareness that you could get your ass kicked if you walk down the street at any given moment. Then he could say “Take that stupid pedestrians! You should have known! You’re welcome!”

When did hooliganism get spun into serving your community? C’mon 40Tech. If you’re 40, you should know better by now.