Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports has learned.

I’d rather not speak Ill of the dead… So I’ll be quiet.

  • SkyezOpen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    5 days ago

    They weren’t destroyed by the money. I’m sure the expensive lawyers helped, but Gawker’s actions killed Gawker. Literally all they had to do was pull down the sex tape. Instead they refused and wrote a fucking article about how they were refusing.

    • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
      4·
      4 days ago

      Money was a big factor. The lawsuit would not have happened or had as much chance of success without being bankrolled by Thiel. Gawker’s actions were disgusting and likely criminal, but US courts overwhelmingly favor businesses over individuals, unless said individuals have deep pockets.

      • SkyezOpen@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        4 days ago

        This is a failure of the system, and I’m glad it was (momentarily) corrected, even if by someone as odious as Thiel. We can celebrate a good outcome regardless. Would that this shit wasn’t necessary, obviously, but I’ll take the wins where I can.