just so this doesn’t overwhelm our front page too much, i think now’s a good time to start consolidating discussions. existing threads will be kept up, but unless a big update comes let’s try to keep what’s happening in this thread instead of across 10.

developments to this point:

The Verge is on it as usual, also–here’s their latest coverage (h/t @dirtmayor@beehaw.org):

other media coverage:

  • tango_octogono@beehaw.orgEnglish
    17·
    2 years ago

    Yup it did

    Also something weird, when I saw this combo, iamthatis was the first reply. Now it’s way down there, despite the upvotes and gilds.

    I really don’t like putting on the tin foil hat, but since spez admitted in the past that he changed other users comments, I’m calling it, this guy is still messing around with things behind the scenes

      • cactusupyourbutt@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        2 years ago

        doesnt that require monetary losses?

        sure, he lost out revenue from the spp, but that is due to the api changes and not due to the libel. might be difficult to argue otherwise, but Im also not a lawyer

        • sprocket@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          7·
          2 years ago

          I think it can be just damage to your reputation but yeah… not sure really 😕

          Any lawyers reading this?