Murder, She Deleted

“Denton remains convinced that Thiel came after Gawker not because it outed him but because he resented Gawker’s coverage of Silicon Valley generally. Still, he admires Thiel — or, at least, says he does, having learned that flattering Thiel makes more sense than pissing him off. Denton sees in him those traits, notably ruthlessness, that Denton and other successful gay men of their generation needed to survive.” Peter Thiel’s Gawker-destroying lawsuit could have big implications for the media. But like many stories with big implications, this one is personal. From Vanity Fair: Nick Denton, Peter Thiel, And The Plot To Murder Gawker.