> Its the same tactics large corporations use to sue small corporations in order to force them to settle regardless of whether they are right or wrong
The suggestion here is Theil bought the verdict?
> they didn't have to sue for so much
Doesn't the court decide if the amount is fair? And my point about "Gawker got away with a lot of shit" is that it is a net gain - Gawker did more harm then good.
> we will lose simply based on lawyer fees
Was that the case here? Gawker had merit, but could afford to even defend itself?
> there will necessarily be cases in the gray area
Then don't pusblish. Or just publish evidence. Neither apply here; It isn't important that Thiel is/isn't gay, it's important that Gawker shouldn't have published it. Where is the "gray area"? That Denton personally believes this personal information to be important? He should ask a lawyer. Or not use the publication as a vehicle for his personal values.
> How can someone who might make say $50,000 defend herself against a multi-billionaire?
This is a tangent, in in this case, there would be plenty wealthy liberals who hate Trump. Would it be unfair of them to do that?
The suggestion here is Theil bought the verdict?
> they didn't have to sue for so much
Doesn't the court decide if the amount is fair? And my point about "Gawker got away with a lot of shit" is that it is a net gain - Gawker did more harm then good.
> we will lose simply based on lawyer fees
Was that the case here? Gawker had merit, but could afford to even defend itself?
> there will necessarily be cases in the gray area
Then don't pusblish. Or just publish evidence. Neither apply here; It isn't important that Thiel is/isn't gay, it's important that Gawker shouldn't have published it. Where is the "gray area"? That Denton personally believes this personal information to be important? He should ask a lawyer. Or not use the publication as a vehicle for his personal values.
> How can someone who might make say $50,000 defend herself against a multi-billionaire?
This is a tangent, in in this case, there would be plenty wealthy liberals who hate Trump. Would it be unfair of them to do that?