> Really, this is just criticizing people for acting in their own rational self-interest to protect their reputation. Yes but normally we limit people's self-i

> Really, this is just criticizing people for acting in their own rational self-interest to protect their reputation. Yes but normally we limit people's self-interest when it harms other people, and it's totally legit to limit such behaviours by law. This is no different from why you can't just take people's stuff from their house. It's in your interest but not theirs. Specifically, this harms other people who are interested in doing due diligence in Gottlieb. They are less likely to hear about his failed ventures, which is something people care about.