Comments on: MIT students: Mass. agency 'misrepresents' what led to lawsuit

Both parties in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority lawsuit tell different stories about the week of negotiations that led to a restraining order against a Defcon talk.

[kodybryson]

Um, what would the EFF or the students have to gain from another meeting? If I were involved in a serious lawsuit with someone I'd probably be vary wary of meeting with the out of court too. It's the same reason defense lawyers don't have their clients testify. There's a lot to lose and not much to gain.

Being forthcoming is not a goal when there's a potential criminal lawsuit. And if they have to choose between the appearance of guilt and a guilty verdict, they, like most people, will chose the appearance a guilt any day.

Hold it, I just reread that. Are you actually upset because the EFF has not told you personally whether they would _consider_ a meeting? Well, I'll give you that answer: yes they are considering it. Whether they do it or not remains to be seen.

[declan00]

You're mistaken: If a meeting makes the lawsuit go away, and there are no other downsides, it's an option that should be on the table.

See our related story for how this is likely to play out, though.

[benjaminstraight]

Here comes the attempts to persuade a public opinion.