[View the story "Social media reacts to Rob Ford decision" on Storify ]Social media reacts to Rob Ford decision Social media was alight Friday morning with news that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has won his court appeal allowing him to remain in office. Storified by CTV Toronto · Fri, Jan 25 2013 08:11:58
Many expressed joy that Ford, now halfway through his mayoral term, has been allowed to remain in office after a lower court ordered him removed in November on conflict-of-interest charges:
Thank God for sensible judges ... Good job and good luck for Mayor Rob FordCarolyn Price
YAY GO ROB FORD. YOU DID IT BIG GUY!RandyAustin
little bit of faith restored in humanity this morning when I heard rob ford won his appeal. #ShouldntHaveBeenOneToBeginWith #HelpingChildrenElizabeth Stubbs
Others expressed disappointment over the appeal decision:
boohiss rob ford *wins*xobolaji
Today's decision on mayor rob ford is the biggest disappointment to all Toronto tax payers. It seems that anyone at city hall is above the law with is just a joke.Very VERY SAD DAY FOR TORONTO :( :(Nathaniel Smith
Rob Ford's appeal successful. What a loss for Toronto. Not the straw that's going to break the camels back, but a concrete block! #robfordToronto Planner
Some people questioned whether the controversial mayor will turn over a new leaf following his court reprieve:
And Rob Ford gets to stay as Mayor. I hope this process has changed him and his arrogant attitude.Stephanie Bratton
Has Rob Ford learned a lesson from this? It's probably safe to say "No." Now he knows he can get away with anything. #topoli #fordcourtJacob Rens
Users also took to Twitter to make light of the Rob Ford decision:
Rob Ford has gone undefeated longer than the Leafs did!Rahim
Rob Ford being allowed to stay in office may be bad for Toronto, but it's really good for comedy.Claire Reynolds
