Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted March 19, 2019 Quote Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) has sued Twitter and three of its users for $250 million in damages, alleging that he was defamed and that the social media juggernaut engages in the “shadow-banning” of conservative opinions and selectively enforces its terms of service to benefit opponents of the Republican Party. Nunes also claims in the 40-page lawsuit, dated Monday and filed in the Virginia Circuit Court in Henrico County on Tuesday, that Twitter sought to influence his 2018 reelection race and interfere with his investigation into Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and Russian involvement in the 2016 elections. Nunes oversaw that inquiry as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee — a role he held until Democrats officially retook the House in January. Among the suit’s defendants are a Twitter user purporting to be the congressman’s mother, a Twitter user operating an account called “Devin Nunes’ cow” and GOP communications strategist Liz Mair. The suit references various messages critical of Nunes posted to the defendants’ accounts, as well as other accounts — including “Fire Devin Nunes” and “Devin Nunes’ Grapes” — “whose sole purpose was (and is) to publish and republish (tweet and retweet) false and defamatory statements about Nunes,” the suit alleges. Full Story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted March 19, 2019 Quote Here’s a sampling of the tweets he alleges are defamatory, using language directly from the lawsuit Fox obtained: "Devin Nunes’ cow has made, published and republished hundreds of false and defamatory statements of and concerning Nunes, including the following: Nunes is a ‘treasonous cowpoke.’” “'Devin’s boots are full of manure. He’s udder-ly worthless and its pasture time to move him to prison.' ” “In her endless barrage of tweets, Devin Nunes’ Mom maliciously attacked every aspect of Nunes’ character, honesty, integrity, ethics and fitness to perform his duties as a United States Congressman.” @DevinNunesMom “falsely stated that Nunes was unfit to run the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.” @DevinNunesMom “falsely stated that Nunes was ‘voted ‘Most Likely to Commit Treason’ in high school.’ ” @DevinNunesMom “falsely claimed that Nunes would ‘probably see an indictment before 2020.’ ” Full Story Let's add some financial penalties and jail time to frivolous lawsuits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted March 19, 2019 H.R.1179 - Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act Anyone want to guess the name of one of the co-sponsors. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted March 19, 2019 Snowflakes gonna snowflake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted March 19, 2019 Tech censorship is a big issue but polticians aren't tuned in to it, I'm glaed at least one is paying attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,646 Posted March 19, 2019 I would love to know what the Trump Mafia has on Nunes. This dude has been in the bag for Trump from the get-go. And pulled some really shady crap. Remember his midnight run? What a weirdo. either Trump has something on him, has promised him something, or Nunez is just such a weak-willed individual that he has thrown his entire lot and self-worth behind Trump Co regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted March 20, 2019 This may have backfired on Dev 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted March 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Voltaire said: Tech censorship is a big issue but polticians aren't tuned in to it, I'm glaed at least one is paying attention. I have zero idea who the politician is in the OP, or honestly what exactly “shadowbanning” is, but this post has merit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,646 Posted March 20, 2019 Waaah! Twitter allowed people to make fun of me! WAAH! This will get tossed faster than jussie smollett's salad. ... And then he and Trump will whine about activist judges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted March 20, 2019 I predict $0 for Devin Nunes. $0 still for the Covington Kid. And as I reminder was correct about Kaep winning his lawsuit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted March 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, Herbivore said: I predict $0 for Devin Nunes. $0 still for the Covington Kid. And as I reminder was correct about Kaep winning his lawsuit. Didnt he settle...not win ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted March 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, drobeski said: Didnt he settle...not win ? he filed...the NFL settled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,125 Posted March 20, 2019 50 minutes ago, Herbivore said: I hope $0 for Devin Nunes. $0 still for the Covington Kid, I hope. And as a reminder I guessed correctly about Kaep winning his lawsuit and the only reason I said he’d win is because I’m liberal. Fixed it for ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,527 Posted March 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Herbivore said: he filed...the NFL settled. Technically in a settlement no side wins. It's more a kin to a tie than anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted March 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: Technically in a settlement no side wins. It's more a kin to a tie than anything. if that makes you feel better, knock yourself out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,527 Posted March 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, Herbivore said: if that makes you feel better, knock yourself out I'm not the one crowing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted March 20, 2019 The purpose of the suit is to level the playing field. Twitter has already been exposed and if they don't knock their sh!t off Government regulation is the result. Actually Gov regulation is probably a foregone conclusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted March 20, 2019 https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/03/19/journalist-accuses-twitter-of-testing-more-extreme-shadowban-technique-on-his-account/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted March 21, 2019 Update. @devincow is now over 501,000 followers (from about 1,200 at time of lawsuit) @devinnunes is at about 395,000 followers. Again, feels like this one backfired on Nooner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,527 Posted March 21, 2019 44 minutes ago, cbfalcon said: Update. @devincow is now over 501,000 followers (from about 1,200 at time of lawsuit) @devinnunes is at about 395,000 followers. Again, feels like this one backfired on Nooner. Backfired? the purpose of the lawsuit is not about followers to the account, it's about the suppression of conservatives on the platform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted March 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: Backfired? the purpose of the lawsuit is not about followers to the account, it's about the suppression of conservatives on the platform. nothing about him being defamed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted March 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Herbivore said: nothing about him being defamed Man, I hope he didn’t sue for defamation, because even the EternalS guy would have to admit the backfire there. Even EternalS, yes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,646 Posted March 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Filthy Fernadez said: The purpose of the suit is to level the playing field. Twitter has already been exposed and if they don't knock their sh!t off Government regulation is the result. Actually Gov regulation is probably a foregone conclusion. Twitter should be required to ban livestock from owning their own Twitter accounts. just a matter of time before them damn Chick-fil-A cows are all over the interweb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,646 Posted March 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: Backfired? the purpose of the lawsuit is not about followers to the account, it's about the suppression of conservatives on the platform. You should probably read the suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,527 Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, cbfalcon said: Man, I hope he didn’t sue for defamation, because even the EternalS guy would have to admit the backfire there. Even EternalS, yes. That's MR. ETERNALS to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites