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I’m curious why the author didn’t take this to court? Perhaps it can evolve into a class action lawsuit. That would teach FB and other FAANGs.
by xiwenc 6y ago
I’m curious why the author didn’t take this to court?
Perhaps it can evolve into a class action lawsuit. That would teach FB and other FAANGs.
- logronoide 6y agoThe author is fully dependent from FB. He cannot bite the hand that feeds him. I think it’s a smart move to reach the front page of HN before taking this to court.
- ben_w 6y agoIf he’s been kicked off their network, does he have anything to lose by biting the hand that used to feed him?
- mandelbrotwurst 6y agoI think the idea is that they might be more likely to reverse the discussion in response to a forum discussion than to being served legal papers.
- s1artibartfast 6y agoThe cost of lawyers is >0 and the chance of winning is 0. Better to take whatever cash you have and walk away than sue.
- slumdev 6y agoWhining at the right people has a nonzero chance of getting him back on Facebook. Lawyering up has zero chance.
- gpm 6y agoTo court... for what? Choosing not to do business with the author? That's not illegal. That doesn't become illegal just because they've done quite a bit of business in the past.