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I did too until I realized that the alternative had a high probability of ending in bankruptcy resulting in loss of employment for two dozen employees. I'm fine
by mmalone 10y ago
I did too until I realized that the alternative had a high probability of ending in bankruptcy resulting in loss of employment for two dozen employees. I'm fine taking a moral stand when I'm the only one who stands to lose. It's harder when you're playing with other people's money / lives.
The world isn't fair.
- jacquesm 10y agoI guess this is where it helps that I was the CEO of the company being sued, had a European parent company (where software patents at the time were not valid) and would rather go down fighting than give in to blackmail. I can see the economical argument and I also see your argument with respect to playing with other peoples lives and money. The problem is that that attitude eventually results in more effect on other peoples lives and money, just not the people in your direct vicinity.
- mmalone 10y agoIt's complicated. FWIW, if I was the CEO I probably would have fought.