I think the influence that money has on our judicial system is a big concern. The threat of frivolous legal action has a very real chilling effect on freedom of speech. The legal system in the US disproportionately favors the wealthy and this is a legitimate concern. I think that in this case Thiel is warranted here, but no I don't like that wealthy people get to sue people to get their way. The costs of litigation should be minimal and the outcome unbiased by money. However, that's not the case and it's a travesty. I don't think this is simply a case of hatred for the "extremely wealthy."

No one gave him the authority to control speech. He has money, but we didn't give him the authority to do this. I honestly hope you are wealthy and this viewpoint supports some sort of authoritarian self-interest. Or you're not American I guess.

Yes, influence of extremely wealthy should ideally be limited to financial, and in consumption, instead of in information and politics.