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Re:Peter Thiel Ended Gawker. The Media Hated Him. Like Batma... by owlofwis5 on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @08:59PM (#21469712)
In general the outcome seems fair because Gawker sucked and they’re gone.

Still, what does it say about the legal system when a famous millionaire needs a billionaire to fight for them in court?

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Re:Peter Thiel Ended Gawker. The Media Hated Him. Like Batma... by TechWriterTom on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @09:18PM (#21469792)
It says we need Peter Thiel, or rather, funds to back lawsuit everyday people can't afford to pay upfront. Which have been growing the past few years.
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