David vs. Goliath 2.0: How Small Claims Court Became the Sling to Tackle Meta’s Support Goliath

Battling the Goliath of social media, Ray Palena took his Facebook fight to small claims court – and won. Turns out, you can beat a tech titan with just a carry-on and a courtroom! #DavidVsGoliathDigitalEdition

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Facebook's "Forgot Password?" feature should not be confused with a trip to Mordor, but for some users, reclaiming their digital kingdom feels about as easy as tossing a ring into Mount Doom. Enter the small claims court: the unexpected hero in the saga of "Meta vs The People", where the might of legal briefs triumphs over automated customer service purgatory. Who knew a trip to court could be more effective than clicking on "Help"?

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