Paul Haddad Jan 17, 2023
I want to publicly apologize to Twitter for breaking its long-standing API rule of _______.
Show threadPaul Haddad Jan 19, 2023

Finally some clarity we apparently broke the long standing rule of "use or access the Licensed Materials to create or attempt to create a substitute or similar service or product to the Twitter Applications”.

I guess I didn't realize long standing actually means a couple hours ago, once again I'm deeply sorry.

https://www.engadget.com/twitter-new-developer-terms-ban-third-party-clients-211247096.html

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Show threadGiorgio RomanoJan 19, 2023

@paul honestly, why don’t you sue twitter? I think that this behavior would be a liability for them…

In Europe for sure, in USA I don’t know…

Show threadSawyer
@GiorgioRomano @paul Lawsuits are expensive and Space Karen has plenty of cash to throw at them.
Jan 19, 2023 at 10:30pmIceCubesApp
Show threadFrançois KahnJan 20, 2023
@spangborn @GiorgioRomano @paul That's how justice "works" most of the time in America (and probably elsewhere). Even if the developers have a rather clean-cut case, Twitter is in a capacity to delay hearings, hire some top attorneys, appeal, etc. while the small companies would be significantly burdened for years by the cost of legal representation, for an ultimately uncertain result. And even if they won, and got allowed again, why stay on a sinking ship?