cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/945590
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1255003
A Canadian judge has ruled that the popular “thumbs-up” emoji not only can be used as a contract agreement, but is just as valid as an actual signature. The Saskatchewan-based judge made the ruling on the grounds that the courts must adapt to the “new reality” of how people communicate, as originally reported by The Guardian.
I wouldn’t say this is boring dystopia as much as people may think. With the exception of guarantee or land disposal contracts don’t gave yo be in writing, on must have a outward sign of acceptance (and offer/acceptance and support by co sideration). A thumb emovi can be a sign of acceptance.
The questionable part is the potential ambiguity. Some people use that emoji just to confirm they received the message, and the defendant argued they meant it that way.
As @cynar said, the judge ruled based on all the previous times this farmer has apparently confirmed contracts that way. So, in this case, it’s not dystopic.