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The keyword here is CAN, no harm was done to CERN in this case that we know of. It makes for a toxic workplace once employees/students in a facility feel like
by yc1010 11y ago
The keyword here is CAN, no harm was done to CERN in this case that we know of.
It makes for a toxic workplace once employees/students in a facility feel like they can be thrown under a bus by management, or worse purposefully made an example of.
The whole approach here is destructive and makes me think that someone at CERN went on a power trip and is a real arsehole to work for.
- danielweber 11y ago> no harm was done to CERN Yes it was. CERN's negotiated contracts were broken, triggering a 30K damage award. Just because it's "on paper" doesn't mean the damage isn't real. He could have done the same kind of damage if he had sexually harassed an underling.[1] I can say with very high confidence that "don't pirate software" is a key part of orientation at CERN, the same way as at most large companies. The student might not have known about the specifics of the contract (and he shouldn't pay the 30K), but it's not the company's responsibility to tell each and every idiot "here is why you obey our policies." It's the company's responsibility to tell each idiot "these rules are important to obey." [1] of course the student likely didn't have any reports