Incredible (from https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.642223/gov.uscourts.nysd.642223.14.0.pdf)

(For those lacking context - a former Debian Developer attempted to sue a number of individuals and organisations, and the case was dismissed with leave to amend his complaint. He did so, and it has just been dismissed again)

He has the right to appeal, but due to the assertion that any appeal would not be taken in good faith, he is required to pay the relevant fees rather than being able to do so for free

@mjg59 I wish I'd written the phrase "a labyrinthian prolixity of unrelated and vituperative charges that defied comprehension". I'm going to see if I can get it into an internal email at some point.

This is what happens when you don't file a good lawsuit

@mjg59 I opened the blog of this person and now I need to take a shower.

@mjg59 I was a bit confused to see Cardinal Pell mentioned in there. I checked the complaint filing, and now I'm even more confused.

@jamesh Yes

@mjg59
Do you have a link to all the documents in the case? I tried searching on their search form but can't find it.

I believe I'm named in the case too (using incorrect address information), and would like to confirm.

@wouter https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70238813/pocock-v-software-in-the-public-interest-inc/ , you probably want https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.642223/gov.uscourts.nysd.642223.12.0.pdf

@mjg59 That is quite the collection of WTF to start the day with...

@corbet @mjg59 at least maybe it will end..

@mjg59 Is this part of the Techrights Cinematic Universe, or its own thing?

@offby1 oh no, this is an Australian idiot -_- @mjg59

@offby1 Its own thing, but with cameos

@Anarcat
I gave up hope on that a long time ago...
@corbet @mjg59

@mjg59 @offby1 “plaintiff, who is proceeding *pro se*” okay I am going to want to stay for the post-credits scene on this one aren’t I

@glyph @offby1 This is well into the extended universe

@glyph @mjg59 @offby1 If it had all worked, he would have more than $32 billion, so I guess it seemed worth a shot.

That would include $1 billion from SPI/Debian.

@jamesh @mjg59 @offby1 congratulations to debian on the enormity of their success