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This is a very tinfoil-hat-y perspective, but is it possible that this action gained support inside the Trump White House because it makes life more difficult f
by KerrickStaley 8y ago
This is a very tinfoil-hat-y perspective, but is it possible that this action gained support inside the Trump White House because it makes life more difficult for Grindr?
I think the theory that it's about potential blackmail and extortion is a more likely explanation, and overall I think it makes sense for the government to take this action, but it might have been boosted by ulterior motives (see also CNN/AT&T/Time Warner).
- azinman2 8y agoBut they’re seeking to have it be sold... not shutdown. So why would that be part of the WH agenda?
- KerrickStaley 8y agoIt still creates financial turmoil for Grindr, especially given that it was considering an IPO. The IPO would have been a financial windfall for many employees, whereas an acquisition may mean no immediate liquidity for those employees' shares and may have less desirable terms (because it's forced and has to be completed by some deadline). This may hurt morale.