But it is wrong. And Theil got revenge by backing a lawsuit which stood on its own merit - which also isn't illegal.

Apparently posting a sex tape is though.

Not illegal. However Liberace gave Thiel legal precedence when Liberace himself successfully sued the Daily Mirror for hinting he was a homosexual.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberace_v_Daily_Mirror

http://www.theargus.co.uk/magazine/nostalgia/pastpresent/445...