> In short, this is no big deal. The information was legally subpoenaed in connection with a criminal investigation. I think this is only on the front page because it has the words "Twitter", "Occupy", and "Forced" in the title.
I agree. No doubt there are hundreds of similar subpoena's for the same set of information from Twitter users; in this case it happened to be a user connected to a movement that is garnering media attention.
PS: Note that I am not condoning the actual case itself; whilst I can't say their actions are ideal (likely to just annoy the public they need the support of), this case is an extreme overreaction.
I agree. No doubt there are hundreds of similar subpoena's for the same set of information from Twitter users; in this case it happened to be a user connected to a movement that is garnering media attention.
PS: Note that I am not condoning the actual case itself; whilst I can't say their actions are ideal (likely to just annoy the public they need the support of), this case is an extreme overreaction.