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X lawsuit dismissed, boycott deemed legal
Ars Technica·
A lawsuit filed against X (formerly Twitter) has been dismissed by a judge, who ruled that the ad boycott against the platform is perfectly legal. The court admonished X for engaging in a 'fishing expedition' in its legal pursuit. This decision effectively shields advertisers from potential legal repercussions for their decision to withdraw advertising from the platform, affirming their right to protest or express dissatisfaction through financial means. The ruling underscores the complexities of platform-advertiser relationships and the legal boundaries surrounding commercial speech and boycotts in the digital age.
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