Summary of DEFCON 17: That Awesome Time I Was Sued For Two Billion Dollars
The speaker, Jason Scott, shares his experience of being sued for two billion dollars in a humorous and engaging manner. He runs a site called textfiles.com, which archives computer history. He talks about receiving legal threats, including one related to the use of a trademark in erotica stories on his site. The speaker humorously recounts the absurd claims made by the person suing him, Paul Andrew Mitchell, who demanded $25 from each download of his book. Mitchell's legal threats escalated to include racketeering claims and inflated damages, culminating in a lawsuit against multiple parties. The speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking support and not facing legal threats alone. The lawsuit against him was eventually dismissed due to Mitchell's erratic behavior. The speaker encourages the audience to visit his websites and engage with his content.
Notable Quotes
— 32:18 — « If youre glad youre not in a room with him, yeah. »
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Entertainment