> They're probably more worried about bad press than the payout for the case. That makes sense. But they have to weigh the pros of arguing the case in public,

> They're probably more worried about bad press than the payout for the case. That makes sense. But they have to weigh the pros of arguing the case in public, versus the cost of exposing their reasoning, such as it is. Also, by saying they had the right to mine people's address books, but without explaining how they think they acquired the right, they risk a pretty big public backlash.