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> I have a limited understanding of how these agreements, but isn't that just completely illegal? Well they are being given a hefty fine for it... so yes.

• nothrabannosir 9y ago
  I think his point was “what were they thinking?” Imagine Qualcomm made “shooting competitors in the face point blank” a standard operating procedure, and put it black and white in auditable contracts. After the smoke settles, you’d have to wonder: “How did they ever even think that would work?” But they’re not stupid. The more obvious explanation is that we are missing something. If we’re confused, it’s probably us who misunderstand.
  • grigjd3 9y ago
    Never explain by malice what can be explained as the actions of stupid sales executives.
    • nothrabannosir 9y ago
      There comes a point where attributing something we don’t understand to stupidity, veers on hubris. It is akin to underestimating your opponent. Writing things off as stupidity is a dangerous game when the stakes are high. Contract negotiation and legalese is their bread and butter, I would definitely ask and ask again to see what’s really going on. Not saying it’s impossible, but wow. If they honestly did not see this coming, that would be some industrial-grade, top-of-the-line stupidity DeLuxe. I’m suspicious.