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I dont really see what they hope to achieve, i think they want 100% ownership of Facebook or something. 65 million is a nice chunk of change and its not like th

I dont really see what they hope to achieve, i think they want 100% ownership of Facebook or something. 65 million is a nice chunk of change and its not like they were poor to begin with. You'd think they'd stop allowing this issue to control their lives and focus their drive into something more constructive. They're unlikely to topple Facebook, so why not pick a different industry and dominate that, its not like they dont have the resources or intelligence to be able to do it. If they could get over their egos they could become extremely successful.

Shenglong 15y ago
If they could get over their egos they could become extremely successful. You think so? Personally, after seeing the situation unfold and the choices they've made, I'd be extremely wary, simply just on principle, of supporting anything they make.
noonespecial 15y ago
I'd say they already are. They've made a career out of suing Facebook, and a lucrative one at that. Its not great smalltalk when "what do you do?" comes up at cocktail parties, but they could always use their facebook money to throw their own party... I don't think they are actually that involved. I'm guessing their army of lawyers are constantly thinking up ways to try to get more money beating this particular dead horse and the twins are just giving the nod. $65m already, why not?
- michaeldhopkins 15y ago
  Yes, I think this is it. They have few fixed legal costs since their lawyers likely will be paid out of winnings, the potential gain is enormous, and their reputation has already been made so there's little to lose socially and they might increase their prestige if they win more control, which is possible. I do not care for them but they would need to practice an increasingly rare business philosophy to find the strength to turn down this opportunity for more money and prestige.

Shenglong 15y ago

If they could get over their egos they could become extremely successful. You think so? Personally, after seeing the situation unfold and the choices they've made, I'd be extremely wary, simply just on principle, of supporting anything they make.

noonespecial 15y ago

I'd say they already are. They've made a career out of suing Facebook, and a lucrative one at that. Its not great smalltalk when "what do you do?" comes up at cocktail parties, but they could always use their facebook money to throw their own party... I don't think they are actually that involved. I'm guessing their army of lawyers are constantly thinking up ways to try to get more money beating this particular dead horse and the twins are just giving the nod. $65m already, why not?

michaeldhopkins 15y ago
Yes, I think this is it. They have few fixed legal costs since their lawyers likely will be paid out of winnings, the potential gain is enormous, and their reputation has already been made so there's little to lose socially and they might increase their prestige if they win more control, which is possible. I do not care for them but they would need to practice an increasingly rare business philosophy to find the strength to turn down this opportunity for more money and prestige.