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> Why is it unlikely, given that they've done this exact thing in the past? They've dug up dirt on ex employees making public accusations like this? I haven't
by dllthomas 10y ago
> Why is it unlikely, given that they've done this exact thing in the past?
They've dug up dirt on ex employees making public accusations like this? I haven't seen any claims to that effect. As I said, I think it's unlikely because I don't think the people involved are that evil, and I am confident that they are not that stupid. If I'm proven wrong, I'll be loud about it and I'll be working some place else.
> And an editorial in HuffPo from someone who pals around with the person engaging in the abusive behaviour is a pretty weak defense.
It's not decisive. I didn't present it as such. It's still the case that even the original source describes someone in a role that doesn't deal with the press ranting about how Uber could do something. Even if we take it on face value that's a far cry from establishing that they did it, as was your assertion.
> Especially since they did a similar thing before:
This is the first I've heard of that event. Obviously, that's an inappropriate use of PII, at least. It's entirely unclear from the article whether the list "sent to make a point" was meant as a threat of disclosure or to point at some specific discrepancy between the data and the reporting. The former would be similar. The latter, a different issue.
- alphonsegaston 10y agoSo despite having spied on anyone who caught their fancy in the past- https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/13/uber-employees-spying-ex-partners-politicians-beyonce https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/13/uber-empl... -your bar for skepticism/reproach is only cleared with proof that they've done the exact same thing before, telegraphing their intentions along the way? Ok.
- dllthomas 10y agoThat article alleges poor controls around customer data, not coordinated action. It seems unrelated to what we were discussing, which was likelihood of Uber to - reusing my earlier phrasing - try to discredit, disparage, or defame Susan Fowler.
- alphonsegaston 10y agoWell, you should still probably quit because they already send thugs to intimidate women/former employees in the way you said was unacceptable: https://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/former-uber-worker-claims-company-investigator-illegally-ent?utm_term=.cpLlJ2jW5o#.han4xBQzM7 https://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/former-uber-worker-cl...
- dllthomas 10y agoThere's some clear differences, and it's alleged not confirmed. That said, I'll look into it.
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