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Then again, a large part of Uber's success has been built upon shenanigans. It seems likely that they might develop an arrogance towards the legal system, after
by nikanj 10y ago
Then again, a large part of Uber's success has been built upon shenanigans. It seems likely that they might develop an arrogance towards the legal system, after years of playing chicken with it.
- __jal 10y agoYou can generally predict Uber's behavior by assuming it behaves like a stereotypical frat house. The behavior is: - Go for it and see if anyone complains - See if ignoring the complainers makes them go away - See if bullying the complainers makes them go away - Can it be solved with money? - Last resort: cheat. - If you get caught, call the lawyers; in public, whine about the raw deal you're getting.
- M_Grey 10y agoUnfortunately for them, the combination of Google alleging massive theft, the issues around Applebaum, and the high profile exit of some of their execs, none of that is likely to work.
- praneshp 10y agoHey, what issues around Applebaum? Some googling didn't help me, the most prominent result is a journalist called Anne Applebaum.
- M_Grey 10y agoWell, in hindsight I can see that's my fault... Jacob Appelbaum. My bad! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13891513 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13891513
- dullgiulio 10y agoI have missed the connection between Appelbaum and Uber. Does he work for them now?
- M_Grey 10y agoGood lord... I was so tired I mixed up Uber and Tor. I'm going to bed.