"6 years might seem like a lot for a non-violent crime like this but ...". 6 years is a lot for a non-violent crime. Full-stop. It doesn't matter if you like the practice or not.
What happens if you have a legitimate publication and link to a source that happens to also have illegal material ? This opens a can of worms.
What happens if you have a legitimate publication and link to a source that happens to also have illegal material ? This opens a can of worms.