Peter Thiel Is No Privacy Or Gay Rights Hero (Just A Dangerous, Self Important Billionarie)

On February 16, 2025  By pramitsingh   Topic: Journalism

So it has come to pass that a billionaire didn't like the coverage he was getting and took his personal vendetta against the offending journalists (Gawker's Nick Denton, Sam Biddle and others) to its logical end: The selling off the 'offending' publication Gawker in an auction.

Thiel spun his actions as a crusade for 'gay rights' , against violators of 'online privacy rights'. For example, he does this in his latest New York Times opinion piece (Yes, billionaries can write wherever they cam, even the paper 'of record').  

Left out of Thiel's Hero's journey was the important issue of revenge porn. In all his 'gay right' champion mode, Thiel conveniently chose to forget to mention that 90% of revenge porn victims are women. He is not suppporting a lawsuit for Heather Clem, Hogan’s partner in the sex tape.


Next: Read 2500+ consumer guides to shopping, electronics, appliances, home services, cars, money and more.
If you liked all this, consider supporting us by checking out Tiny Skills - 250+ Top Work & Personal Skills Made Easy

DOING Manuals


The AI Proof Career

Future-proof your work in the AI age.


31 Days to Escaping Job Search Hell

Escape job search hell right out of college. Get job-ready in 31 days.