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They could have sold to a company that would have overhauled their monetization, but you're right that it isn't _unethical_ to shut-down (unnecessary, maybe).
by katedye 9y ago
They could have sold to a company that would have overhauled their monetization, but you're right that it isn't _unethical_ to shut-down (unnecessary, maybe).
- locopati 9y agoIt's unethical when they pulled the plug _because_ of unionization and, in spite, removed the archives (so any writer who wants to point to their work no longer can). There were ethical ways to handle this - look for buyers, revamp the business model, try a subscription rate, lots of things.
- notyourday 9y agoOpex loses is liability. Company with no opex is an asset.