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Is it me or this kind of "Easter eggs" are completely unprofessional? If you have clients then should have basic contracts, agreements, etc. Isn't this what cou

Is it me or this kind of "Easter eggs" are completely unprofessional? If you have clients then should have basic contracts, agreements, etc. Isn't this what courts are for?

bdcravens 8y ago
With cars having increased connectivity, I wonder how much drama it would cause if the radio stopped working, fuel efficiency started going down, etc, when you were late on a car payment.
- Taniwha 8y ago
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guuDUAvEqng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guuDUAvEqng
- noonie2k 8y ago
  Repossession is one thing and is certainly a more professional, and legal, than this kind of ransom. If a contract was in place for a piece of work, similar to a finance agreement on a vehicle, then legal recourse is the way to go. Be it repossession or a lawsuit. The right answer is always have a legally binding contract :)
- covermydonkey 8y ago
  As someone who works for a large asset finance company I can tell you that the plan is to ensure a car with missed payments cannot be started. We do offer payment holidays and finance restructuring as to those that miss a payment.
- jmkni 8y ago
  Reminds me of a Barnaby Jack Defcon talk about medical implants, and the idea that they could stop functioning properly if you miss your payments. I'll try and find it.
CodeWriter23 8y ago
My lawyer friend advised against any of this kind of stuff. Something about Tortuous Interference. So, yeah, not just you.
- scrumper 8y ago
  It'd be OK if you added it in the contract. "Deliverable will degrade in visual appearance through a 10% daily reduction in opacity if payment is not made on the schedule and according to the terms described in section X.Y below. Full payment including any applicable late fees or interest will restore the site to full functionality and visual appearance and will remove the opacity reduction code." At the very least it'd spark an interesting discussion with the client that might allow you to reach another measure which would satisfy both parties.

Is it me or this kind of "Easter eggs" are completely unprofessional? If you have clients then should have basic contracts, agreements, etc. Isn't this what courts are for?

bdcravens 8y ago

With cars having increased connectivity, I wonder how much drama it would cause if the radio stopped working, fuel efficiency started going down, etc, when you were late on a car payment.

Taniwha 8y ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guuDUAvEqng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guuDUAvEqng
noonie2k 8y ago
Repossession is one thing and is certainly a more professional, and legal, than this kind of ransom. If a contract was in place for a piece of work, similar to a finance agreement on a vehicle, then legal recourse is the way to go. Be it repossession or a lawsuit. The right answer is always have a legally binding contract :)
covermydonkey 8y ago
As someone who works for a large asset finance company I can tell you that the plan is to ensure a car with missed payments cannot be started. We do offer payment holidays and finance restructuring as to those that miss a payment.
jmkni 8y ago
Reminds me of a Barnaby Jack Defcon talk about medical implants, and the idea that they could stop functioning properly if you miss your payments. I'll try and find it.

CodeWriter23 8y ago

My lawyer friend advised against any of this kind of stuff. Something about Tortuous Interference. So, yeah, not just you.

scrumper 8y ago
It'd be OK if you added it in the contract. "Deliverable will degrade in visual appearance through a 10% daily reduction in opacity if payment is not made on the schedule and according to the terms described in section X.Y below. Full payment including any applicable late fees or interest will restore the site to full functionality and visual appearance and will remove the opacity reduction code." At the very least it'd spark an interesting discussion with the client that might allow you to reach another measure which would satisfy both parties.