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Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X

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243 points Jimmc414 | 1 comments | 13 Nov 24 20:58 UTC | HN request time: 0.209s | source
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noncoml ◴[13 Nov 24 21:42 UTC] No.42130334[source]▶
I am wondering if the actual reason is the recent change in the terms of service:

New terms of service that will take effect on 15 November specify that any lawsuits against X by users must be exclusively filed in the US district court for the northern district of Texas or state courts in Tarrant county, Texas.

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1. viraptor ◴[13 Nov 24 21:49 UTC] No.42130412[source]▶
That doesn't feel likely. 1 because Guardian isn't really in a position to enter a legal battle vs ~unlimited spiteful money. 2 because this is likely not enforcible if anyone actually has a reason to sue them abroad where the company has presence. It's just terms of service rather than a contract binding you in other ways - they can deny you service after you sue.