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> Ascribing ethics or lack of ethics to a business is like ascribing the same traits to a non sentient being

This is defeatist. Corporations can be sued in courts, just like people. Their obligations are binding, just like peoples'. There is a little more complexity to signing a deal with a corporation than a natural person because there are multiple sapient interests involved, but that's what lawyers are for.

Protecting users' privacy was never prioritized in the acquisition process. If it had been, the anti-monetization clause would have been stronger.

That's okay. We're talking about billions of dollars. But turning around and playing the good guy will take these men more than simply claiming ignorance.



This is defeatist. Corporations can be sued in courts, just like people. Their obligations are binding, just like peoples'. There is a little more complexity to signing a deal with a corporation than a natural person because there are multiple sapient interests involved, but that's what lawyers are for.

I never said that companies go around breaking legally binding contracts or there is no recourse if they do. I said you shouldn’t trust a handshake deal when doing any business that amounts to real money. Get it in writing.




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