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 year ago

      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 year ago

    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 year ago

      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 year ago

        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 year ago

            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.