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by JumpCrisscross 908 days ago
Sure. But if that were Beeper’s goal, they’d file for an injunction. Waiting for someone to sue you to set precedent isn’t a thing in civil law.
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Nextgrid 908 days ago
Fair enough. I'm obviously just speculating here and my knowledge of the US legal system is hearsay.

However, it seems that Beeper effectively got what they wanted (bipartisan calls for regulatory action against Apple, and lots of media coverage over the issue) without any lawyers being involved.

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JumpCrisscross 908 days ago
> Beeper effectively got what they wanted (bipartisan calls for regulatory action against Apple

Media attention, yes. Policy support, no.

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Nextgrid 908 days ago
Wouldn't this count: https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/beeper-mini-broken-antitrust/ ?
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JumpCrisscross 908 days ago
It looks like a sounding document—you put it out and see who calls. If quality voters call in support, it gains momentum. If it’s crickets, or only people messaging why they like the status quo, it’s dropped.
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