Twitter's claim that Meta Platforms stole trade secrets to build its new microblogging site may be the first volley in a legal battle between the social media giants, but experts say Twitter would have to clear a high hurdle if it sues.In a letter sent on Wednesday, Twitter alleged that Meta used it...
    • Andy@slrpnk.netEnglish
      3·
      1 年前

      Yeah, this lawsuit is embarrassingly frivolous.

      Musk might as well sue Biden for being president or Grimes for breaking his heart. There’s no case here.

  • LoafyLemon@kbin.social
    34·
    1 年前

    Yet another reason to defederate meta. True or not, it would put Lemmy, Kbin and ActivityPub in the line of fire.

    • holeydood3@midwest.social
      91·
      1 年前

      How exactly would it put them in the line of fire? And how does defederating have anything to do with potentially being sued by Twitter?

      • Andy@slrpnk.net
        4·
        1 年前

        Agreed.

        Also, do people know that Threads isn’t currently federated? They say they’re going to add that as a feature in the future, but they aren’t now and I’m skeptical that they ever will.

          • FoxBJK@midwest.socialEnglish
            2·
            1 年前

            He wouldn’t be giving up control, it’s making Threads the gateway to the fediverse. If people think they have to use his app to follow Beehive communities, Zuck wins.