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It would set the precedent for everyone. The real difference is that they can beg the question and people like Aaron Schwartz couldn't.
by arboles 2y ago
It would set the precedent for everyone. The real difference is that they can beg the question and people like Aaron Schwartz couldn't.
- Mindwipe 2y agoAaron Schwartz's lawyer could have posed exactly the same claim. It wouldn't have succeeded, just like this won't. Lawyers will deploy any possible argument, just in case, even if it has a 0.1% chance of working because why wouldn't you?
- arboles 2y agoOn the off chance the defense succeeds I'm proven right, if the defense fails, I'm still proven right as the fine will only be a minor set back for Meta.
- goodpoint 2y agoNo, this is a case of "rules for thee but not for me".