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It's relative. Thiel contributed a reported $10M. As an individual, it’s difficult to be able/willing to spend a third of your net worth to pursue a lawsuit. I
by basseq 9y ago
It's relative. Thiel contributed a reported $10M. As an individual, it’s difficult to be able/willing to spend a third of your net worth to pursue a lawsuit.
I didn’t see any accusation that the Gawker lawsuit was won because Hogan spent more money. Thus: “fair justice” was served and the amount of money doesn’t matter. Thiel’s contribution enabled Hogan (necessary or not) to seek “fair justice”—which I have a hard time finding fault with.
Likewise in this case. Donors are enabling TechDirt to seek “fair justice” in court. Good on them.
Bottom line: money should not be the deciding factor in a court case, either in your ability to win it or bring one in the first place.