> I think it's interesting (in a "train accident" sort of way) how many downvotes without any counter-argument you're getting...

Not only that. If you look at the replies, there is a "core group" who are repeating the SAME THING over and over again. The same debunked lies.

I'm not a fan of gawker. I'm not that sad that they aren't around. But what I am shocked by is that it was taken out by a vindictive billionaire with an agenda. It's surprising how a select group of accounts are attacking me for pointing that out.

There were TONS of websites that published all or parts of the sex tape before gawker. And yet, thiel went after gawker.

Apparently, a site being attacked and bankrupted by a vindictive billionaire is a praise worthy thing in a free society to a select group of people on HN.

It's a very strange thing to behold.

the distinction seems to be that you believe that Thiel's presence surrenders some sort of imaginary moral high ground that leaves Gawker in the clear despite reprehensible behavior. this is relatively senseless when examined flatly