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I'm no fan of Uber(Interesting how many of comments either start off with this sentiment or include it at some point of time), but as a human being, I can't hel

I'm no fan of Uber(Interesting how many of comments either start off with this sentiment or include it at some point of time), but as a human being, I can't help but feel sympathy for Kalanick for his situation. Looking at some comments that treat this as a comeuppance of a sort is disturbing[1]. We really shouldn't use anthropomorphization of a company to justify inhumanity in us. [1] and I'm seeing those comments being flagged. Very good.

rXoX 9y ago
> We really shouldn't use anthropomorphization of a company to justify inhumanity in us And yet... what is the purpose of branding, but to 'humanize' a service or product produced group of people who are gathered for the purpose of profit?
dang 9y ago
That's right. The difference between picking up any stick and stone to hurl at the object of one's anger, versus pausing to consider what's right, is a test of intellectual honesty. This comes from a level that has nothing to do with Uber or whatever the surface topic is. We all have both levels inside us, so it's good to remind each other which should be operational in this community. It is also a good test for the kind of commenting we want on HN—we want reflective comments, not reflexive ones—so yes, such comments should be flagged.
redditmigrant 9y ago
I feel bad for Travis' loss on a personal level. But clearly he didnt feel bad enough when someone got raped. https://www.buzzfeed.com/pranavdixit/the-victim-in-ubers-india-rape-case-is-considering-legal?utm_term=.ca7g5APQD#.ooLg6ORl1 https://www.buzzfeed.com/pranavdixit/the-victim-in-ubers-ind...