Mr_Antimatter
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What really hurts is they took the exact opposite stance for the fappening. People called them out for that back when, and gawker tried to brush off the criticism.
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Jury sides with Hulk Hogan in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker & awards him $115m
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What really hurts is they took the exact opposite stance for the fappening. People called them out for that back when, and gawker tried to brush off the criticism.
Say what you want about the rest of Gawker's sites, but Kotaku's alright, even if I don't visit them nearly as much as I used to.
HereComesTheChief
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TheLaughingStock
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Racism is an integral part of America. That's why Hogan is one of its greatest heroes.
As much as it might sound cold (and maybe it is), the fact that jobs will be lost can't prevent companies ceasing to exist that are doing shit like what Gawker did. There is a difference between celebrating justice being done and celebrating people losing their jobs, even if the two outcomes come from the same event.
I have nothing against Kotaku, but this situation was completely vile and the right outcome was reached. It's like a murderer not going to jail because he's got kids that will miss their dad - yes, that is tragic, but he did it to them himself.
PeakPointMatrix
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Yep, all fair points which I'm not denying. But I feel like there's a more appropriate sum of money that they could have settled for, in addition to constraining the legal fallout to the people responsible for making the decisions in the first place. I've only ever read Kotaku and Gizmodo, so I wouldn't be the most well versed in the ill committed by their Gawker's "Gawker" branch. It just seems unjust that unrelated sites like the ones I listed prior will be potentially obliterated for something they didn't do.
As for the racist thing, I honestly expected a more neutral response seeing a case settled between two shitty parties, hence my initial post.
Its not that simple. I for one am happy about the outcome because recently Gawker and it's tactics have been really deplorable when it comes to certain scandals as of late. That being said I'm not happy a certain branch of Gawker, Kotaku, and its employees I like are out of a job.
It sucks but talent like that will bounce back and honestly I'm looking forward to a Jason Schreier that isn't under a Gawker sister site.
Gawker's been practicing bad journalism for years and this was going to happen sooner or later. If Schreier is any good he'll find someplace that isn't a garbage dump to write for.
Ninja Scooter
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If Donald Trump or Ted Cruz' campaigns go kaput, people will also lose their jobs.
I'm not a big fan of Kotaku, but they do have some decent people in there. I'm happy about this ruling because this means they may get to break off and make their own site, with less shitty management. After Crecente left the site turned into crap. I won't even go into the other Gawker sites - they can diaf.
My personal feelings aside, I hope everyone find jobs.
My personal feelings aside, I hope everyone find jobs.
oh yeah, Lifehacker aint so bad.
Campaigns are time-limited anyways, bad comparison. I see the point you are making, but I still find the celebration extremely distasteful considering there are gaffers affected by this
They knew who paid the bills when they joined that company.
Ninja Scooter
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These things happen. Nobody is happy that some poor guy lost his job. That's not what is being cheered here. What is being cheered is karma kicking a company in the ass. It's a shame that others are affected by it, but it happens.
I've loved Schreier ever since all anyone knew him as was Prism, but Gawker deserves this verdict against them.
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Hogan could buy TNA with that money.
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
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He could have bought WCW with that money. WWE only paid something like 3 million for it lol.
Ninja Scooter
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He could buy TNA with the money he makes from an appearance at a county fair.
Darkly Tranquil
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The people in this thread could probably chip in and buy TNA.
As for Gawker, it's unfortunate for the staff, but Gawker's ownership/management showed a flagrant disregard for the law and contempt for the court, and had to be made an example of. Hopefully this judgment will go some small way to improving the conduct of online journalism.
God Dayumm
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Those don't harass people, but I may be wrong
Heavy_D206
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Sucks for Deadspin and Kotaku.
Gawker however deserves this for the shit they tried to pull. Reporting on a video is one thing, but posting actual footage was crossing the line in a big way.
I even think the amount is justified considering this video resulted in a man having his life ruined in the public's eye.
Gawker however deserves this for the shit they tried to pull. Reporting on a video is one thing, but posting actual footage was crossing the line in a big way.
I even think the amount is justified considering this video resulted in a man having his life ruined in the public's eye.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Would expect an overturn on appeal. There's some vital depositions missing here.
Can a US lawyer explain to me how/why US juries get to decide the degree of damages in the US?
Can a US lawyer explain to me how/why US juries get to decide the degree of damages in the US?
BobTheFork
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Shit, If he had made a sex tape in 2003, he could he spared us the rest of his career and retired with his money.
friskykillface
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So if gawker took down the video they'd have not gone to court?
Nothing beats hulk hogan
Nothing beats hulk hogan
If they hadn't put it up in the first place they wouldn't have gotten in trouble.
They had no reason to put that tape up, nothing about it was in the public interest. If they had even the slightest sliver of integrity they could have avoided all of this.
None of that would change what Gawker did or the outcome of this trial.
He still would have taken Dixie's money.
SodiumBenzoate
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"A judge ordered us to take down the Hulk Hogan sex tape. We won't."
http://gawker.com/a-judge-told-us-to-take-down-our-hulk-hogan-sex-tape-po-481328088
EatinOlives
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Gawker was shit for running that story, but if they close a lot of completely unrelated people will lose their jobs. It was only a matter of time until their complete lack of integrity pissed off the wrong people.
Hogan's still a racist asshole despite being in the right legally to sue.
Hogan's still a racist asshole despite being in the right legally to sue.
They have to pony up 50 million in cash, plus two years interest on the total amount to be put away for them to be able to appeal, Which they obviously do not have. If they try to get out of it by declaring bankruptcy, Hogan gets everything. One way or the other, Hogan gets paid.
At least it eradicates Gawker.
superdeluxe
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Wasn't hogan essentially broke? Before this?
skullmuffins
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So, all the racist comments in Hogan's sex tape only came to light after the lawsuit was filed. Did Gawker have the full tape with those comments and chose not to run with them for whatever reason, and instead only went with showing clips of the actual sex part?
Also, hypothetically, if they instead wrote an article that went like "Hulk Hogan is a racist scumbag, here's some audio from a leaked sex tape proving it", would they be in nearly as much trouble?
Also, hypothetically, if they instead wrote an article that went like "Hulk Hogan is a racist scumbag, here's some audio from a leaked sex tape proving it", would they be in nearly as much trouble?
BocoDragon
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Somewhere in hell Steve Jobs is pleased. They stole his iPhone, man.
One last big leg drop and Gawker is down. Hogan goes for the pin. ONE! TWO! THREE! It's over. A seriously blow has been dealt to bad hypocrisy filled journalism today and the crowd love it!
Yes, it is a shame for the genuinely good reporters and hopefully they can find their way outside of the shadow of the Gawker umbrella. Not saying it's guaranteed they'll all fall on their feet, but the death of Gawker as a whole is for the best.
Reading about their reasons for an appeal: I don't see how it will help their case other than maybe lowering the damages, which is already ridiculously high for them to pay. I'm not sure how much it'll help. Silly, Gawker, no one goes over Hogan. You get down and you job. Also, hopefully this means Hogan can now fuck off to obscurity and never be heard from again.
Yes, it is a shame for the genuinely good reporters and hopefully they can find their way outside of the shadow of the Gawker umbrella. Not saying it's guaranteed they'll all fall on their feet, but the death of Gawker as a whole is for the best.
Reading about their reasons for an appeal: I don't see how it will help their case other than maybe lowering the damages, which is already ridiculously high for them to pay. I'm not sure how much it'll help. Silly, Gawker, no one goes over Hogan. You get down and you job. Also, hopefully this means Hogan can now fuck off to obscurity and never be heard from again.
When keeping it real goes wrong Hahahah
Some so called judge... I bet. With legaleese.
twinturbo2
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The documents unsealed a couple of days ago seem to show that Hogan sued to keep the racist things he said under wraps.
I'll be shocked if this doesn't get overturned on appeal.
The Gamergaters celebrating this on twitter seem to be unaware of this.
There will be no appeal if Gawker can't pony up the 50mil as required in Florida.
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i'm surprised he didn't get more money, his rep and being known worldwide and the racial stuff being leaked.
i don't buy that hes a racist either. im a cracker thats been listening to rap since i was young. no idea why but i constantly sing the lyrics and have used that kind of foul language around friends, etc.
i have let words slip in my worst moments blindly with no ill will behind them, i have even had to apologize for doing it in front of minorities. its almost like a parrot spitting out shit from memory before thinking. i ain't no racist either.
i'm surprised he didn't get more money, his rep and being known worldwide and the racial stuff being leaked.
i don't buy that hes a racist either. im a cracker thats been listening to rap since i was young. no idea why but i constantly sing the lyrics and have used that kind of foul language around friends, etc.
i have let words slip in my worst moments blindly with no ill will behind them, i have even had to apologize for doing it in front of minorities. its almost like a parrot spitting out shit from memory before thinking. i ain't no racist either.
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