KnackChap Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...id=aJ4XcDJlO1to Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc., the world's most popular social-networking Web site, was accused in a lawsuit of letting site users post violent threats against a lawyer who was later disbarred. Plaintiff Jack Thompson said the postings started after the CBS news show "60 Minutes" aired its interview with him in 2006 as a crusader against video game violence, according to the complaint he filed Sept. 29 in federal court in Miami. The games influence players to steal cars and shoot people, he says. Thompson sued some of the game makers before the Florida Supreme Court disbarred him as an attorney in 2008, according to court records. Facebook users started an "I Hate Jack Thompson" group, according to the lawsuit. The complaint cites a posting that said "Jack Thompson should be smacked across the face with an Atari 2600." Thompson included images of the Facebook postings in the lawsuit. Thompson claims intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and failure to supervise the site, and seeks at least $120 million in damages. Thompson said there was no response to his faxed requests to Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg in August and September to remove the postings. He noted in his complaint that a poll asking if President Barack Obama should be assassinated was removed from Facebook as soon as the company found out about it. The company said it's investigating that matter with the U.S. Secret Service. 'Without Merit' "The suit is without merit and we will fight it vigorously," Facebook said in an e-mailed statement. "Additionally, it is our practice to remove content that threatens an individual when it is brought to our attention." Facebook, which has about 300 million users, is based in Palo Alto, California. The U.S. Communications Decency Act provides immunity to companies such as Facebook for what another party might post, said Parry Aftab, an attorney and executive director of Wired Safety, a charity designed to protect individuals who might be stalked or harassed on the Internet. "I think there is no liability because of what somebody does on their Web site," Aftab said in a phone interview. Thompson said he believes the federal immunity provision doesn't apply in his situation because he told the company about the threatening posts. "It's negligence," Thompson said in a phone interview. "They were put on notice and they did nothing." He said his disbarment is irrelevant to this case. "If I were Charles Manson, that wouldn't warrant the postings" remaining on Facebook, he said. The case is Thompson v. Facebook, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (Miami). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 WTF retarted mofo, fcuk off and leave games alone bitch. violent games my a*s oh my... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalRajput Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 This retard actually goes to games conventions like E3 expo, stands outside and spreads these useless documents explaining video games violence and kids every year. He is like the Hitler. Hates video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Wait a minute. Hold the phone. Hitler hated videogames? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalRajput Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Wait a minute. Hold the phone. Hitler hated videogames? Thompson hates video games as much as Hitler hated Jews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'm not sure I like where the internet is taking privacy. Especially these 'social networking' sites.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'm not sure I like where the internet is taking privacy. Especially these 'social networking' sites.. The internet doesnt violate privacy. People do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersim Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 WTF retarted mofo, fcuk off and leave games and facebook alone bitch. Fixed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Wait a minute. Hold the phone. Hitler hated videogames? he played with people, dunno if that means the same thing xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The internet doesnt violate privacy. People do. That was obvious enough that I didn't think it required a mention. Computers don't run themselves right? YET. And they'd be smarter than us at any rate even if they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 YET. And they'd be smarter than us at any rate even if they did. Dont even go there. REMEMBER CAPRICA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 REMEMBER CAPRICA. That's the new Battlestar Galactica spin-off right? Haven't seen it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That's the new Battlestar Galactica spin-off right? Haven't seen it Only the pilot is out. Looks like the series might not get made. There is a corollary movie to the series called "BSG: The Plan" that will hit DVD/Blu Ray soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 YET. And they'd be smarter than us at any rate even if they did. Open the bay doors HAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Open the bay doors HAL hahahahaha I actually typed out HAL when I was replying to MT's post, but then I changed my mind. I'm not sure HAL counts because it's quite obvious that Asimov's laws weren't built into his design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 two words - Zeroth Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 All well and good, but it's quite subjective how you read his actions. It didn't seem to me like he had Bowman's best interests in mind. Hence, no zeroth law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatsInTheName Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 This retard actually goes to games conventions like E3 expo, stands outside and spreads these useless documents explaining video games violence and kids every year. He is like the Hitler. Hates video games. You sire have closed the debate before starting it Godwin's law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 120 million for emotional distress..!! that is some heavy duty emo stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 All well and good, but it's quite subjective how you read his actions. It didn't seem to me like he had Bowman's best interests in mind. Hence, no zeroth law. i was referring to the stuff below hahahahaha I actually typed out HAL when I was replying to MT's post, but then I changed my mind.I'm not sure HAL counts because it's quite obvious that Asimov's laws weren't built into his design. HAL could've been programmed by Asimov's law and still be a megalomaniac murdering psycopath (or was that from Lost in Space) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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