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Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by hellojesus on Monday October 30, 2023 @02:36PM (#38073730)
Could they not argue that Threads was removed from FB because they refused to sell the domain or violated some TOC and not because of user confusion?
Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by munk-a on Monday October 30, 2023 @02:43PM (#38073845)
That first argument just sounds like bullying and may be anti-competitive business practices. IANAL but I think refusing a specific person's access to your product specifically because they refused to sign a separate contract with you would be seen as a pretty clear case of you abusing your market control and probably some form of coercion. I'd love to see FB declare that - but it's much more likely they'd stick to "Oh, violated our TOS for some reason".
Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by TeMPOraL on Monday October 30, 2023 @03:19PM (#38074355)
"Oh? What?... Oops, The Algorithm banned your fanpage because it was flagged, wait, let me check, ah yes, multiple reports of trademark violation on behalf of... Meta? Oh that's us. I apologize, it seems our employees were ever so vigilant but didn't know your app is a thing. An innocent false positive, nothing more."
Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by battles on Monday October 30, 2023 @02:44PM (#38073860)
Those reasons sound even worse.
Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by hellojesus on Monday October 30, 2023 @04:51PM (#38075606)
It's not necessary to sound better. All you need to do is win a legal battle.
Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by anigbrowl on Monday October 30, 2023 @06:54PM (#38077083)
You're not going to win by undermining the foundations of your own argument, but don't mind me - please pitch this to Meta's legal department.