Delta Corporation uses a bot to continually comb the Web site of Gamma, Inc., for information and its updates. Under the reasoning of the court in Case 6.2, Register.com, Inc. v. Verio, Inc., if Delta has committed a tort, it is most likely because
A) Delta got caught.
B) Delta's activities could lead to a crash of Gamma's computer system.
C) Gamma did not foresee this use of a bot.
D) Gamma's activities led to Delta's use of this bot.

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According to the court's reasoning in Case 6.2, excessive use of bots could potentially crash a computer system, causing harm to the website owner. Delta's frequent and continual use of the bot on Gamma's website could increase the risk of a crash, making it a potential source of harm and a possible tort.

Delta Corporation Uses a Bot to Continually Comb the Web