Parler is suing Amazon Web Services alleging violation of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, breach of contract, and tortuous interference with business. IANAL, but it seems to me that this is exactly the approach that is most likely to be successful against Big Tech. If I read the complaint correctly, Parler is alleging that AWS effectively conspired with Twitter to silence Parler because it would be mutually beneficial for Amazon and Twitter.
Here’s the complaint.
Parler is asking for an injunction requiring AWS to restore their service pending the outcome of the case and for treble damages under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.
Stay tuned.
Big Tech screwed up bad when they opted to not just kick Parler off, but then put the screws to everyone, including Parler’s vendors.
Sun Tzu once noted that if you back your enemy into an inescapable corner, he will see no other option but to fight like a maniac. Sure, you may get him — but you’ll lose resources and troops you could’ve preserved.
Yes.
what’s interesting is that they’ve basically forced everyone to consolidate around Gab. Not sure how that is a win for them.
Larry Sanger makes a lot of sense with his Declaration of Digital Independence.
https://larrysanger.org/2019/06/declaration-of-digital-independence/
Tim Berners-Lee is also fed up and planning an intervention.
https://www.reuters.com/article/top100InnovatorsVBC/idUSKBN29H1JK
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