Main Etoys Relents, Won't Press Suit (karma: 1)
en>fr fr>en By webmaster Comments: 253, member since Sun Mar 07, 1999On Wed Dec 29, 1999 09:53 PM
According to this Wired <a href="http://http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,33330,00.html">story</a>, etoys.com has abandoned its suit againts etoy.com due to overwhelming negative publicity and angry emails. <i>Chalk one up for the power of the Web and free speech, said etoy supporters.</i>
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The power of an enraged Internet is a lesson best not forgotten by corporate juggernauts who think they can trample on free speech and fair play.
According to this Wired <a href="http://http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,33330,00.html">story</a>, etoys.com has abandoned its suit againts etoy.com due to overwhelming negative publicity and angry emails. <i>Chalk one up for the power of the Web and free speech, said etoy supporters.</i>
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The power of an enraged Internet is a lesson best not forgotten by corporate juggernauts who think they can trample on free speech and fair play. |