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So basically FTC got lazy and instead of filing proper complaint with data and proof of alleged FB monopoly, they filed something like "Dude, you know FB is kin

by smsm42 5y ago

So basically FTC got lazy and instead of filing proper complaint with data and proof of alleged FB monopoly, they filed something like "Dude, you know FB is kinda monopoly and stuff, right? That's not cool, dude!". Which is basically means they had one job and they couldn't do it properly. We're living in a strange situation where federal government has vast powers but it's too incompetent to actually use them.

beambot 5y ago
Not lazy, "strategic". Someone will run for office or political appointment and use this (failed) case to prop up their "strong stance against the tech aristocracy." The complete lack of merit or critical thinking will be conveniently left out of the sound bites.
- amelius 5y ago
  Or they simply got bribed.
  - grecy 5y ago
    Woah, woah, woah, surely you mean multi-million dollar campaign contributions were made. Bribery is a dirty word.
yxhuvud 5y ago
There is probably not a clear precedent in relevant markets so it is quite possible that they put forth a case to see where the bar is.