The author Thomas Claburn is not entirely correct when he writes: "GitLab, a San Francisco-based provider of hosted git software, recently changed its company h

The author Thomas Claburn is not entirely correct when he writes: "GitLab, a San Francisco-based provider of hosted git software, recently changed its company handbook to declare it won't ban potential customers on "moral/value grounds," and that employees should not discuss politics at work." The segment on discussing politics within the company has not changed for a while and doesn't explicitly exclude discussing politics at work, but does so in a public context. From the handbook: "Religion and politics at work We generally don't discuss religion or politics in public forums because it is easy to alienate people that have a minority opinion. It's acceptable to bring up these topics in social contexts such as coffee chats and real-life meetups with other coworkers, but always be aware of cultural sensitivities, exercise your best judgement, and make sure you stay within the boundaries of our Code of Conduct." I regularly discuss topics like politics and religion when I feel free to do so as it's part of my identity, of course I try to be considerate to opposing viewpoints. And I get the point to do business with others regardless of their political views. For example "A pro-democracy restaurant in #HongKong offers free meal to student protesters. A pro-Beijing woman took her daughter there for the free meal, but kept complaining the “rioters” are “destroying” things etc. Restaurant owner waived her bill and told her to leave. " He said... “This is a private property. I can call #HongKongPolice to get u out but I won’t, coz I don’t believe in them.” Later on he said “u asked why we are doing this (to her daughter)? Then ask yourself why did u say those things (about the young #HongKongers)? I don’t want your biz!” https://twitter.com/ajmm19923493/status/1184173217474207744 https://twitter.com/ajmm19923493/status/1184173217474207744