I may be a thoroughly amateur journalist, but I’m also a principled one whenever it’s convenient and doesn’t dull the hatchet too much. robertheaton.com/2020/04/13/…

Hundreds of companies assert usage rights over all ideas sent through their services | Robert Heaton

I was onto a scandal, but not the one I thought.

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I’m guessing they’re trying to avoid a situation where they come out with a new feature or app, and a user claims the idea was stolen. Instead of defending that lawsuit, they’ll whip out the TOS and say they’re allowed to use it.

Apr 13, 2020 · 4:49 PM UTC