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>In this case the punter must have known it was an error, so it doesn't seem moral to pick up the 82k. If we lived in a world where companies did their best to
by okmokmz 8y ago
>In this case the punter must have known it was an error, so it doesn't seem moral to pick up the 82k.
If we lived in a world where companies did their best to be reasonable and fair to customers, particularly when mistakes occur, I would agree. However, considering most companies are quite hostile and willing to use any advantage they may have to maximize profits or minimize costs at the expense of customers I believe we need to act the same. If companies are going to hold us accountable and punish us for mistakes or errors to the fullest extent then we should do the same
- Obi_Juan_Kenobi 8y agoThat's a bunch of generalities, though; are the specific accusations about fanduel or records of them benefiting from mistakes like this? "Well, they probably took advantage of people" isn't a very good argument.
- emodendroket 8y agohttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/06/sports/fanduel-draftkings-fantasy-employees-bet-rivals.html https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/06/sports/fanduel-draftkings...