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> If they were not vetted and turn out anot good stewards of the data (e.g. end up hacked with all the databases leaked, even if not actively malicious), some o
by rhizome 6y ago
> If they were not vetted and turn out anot good stewards of the data (e.g. end up hacked with all the databases leaked, even if not actively malicious), some of the moral culpability lies with original owners.
I appreciate your point, but I'm struck by the impression that this never results in consequences.
- jsnell 6y agoThat's why I wrote the "moral" part there. I agree that it's basically guaranteed there will be no legal consequences, but you'll still know it was your fault.
- rhizome 6y agoCapital is amoral, though. Which, I appreciate your point, but it's literally not a term in any capitalist transaction. Ethics? There's a reason why people make jokes about "Business Ethics" being the shortest class in any Business major curriculum. You can advocate for inserting religion, PBCs, or any number of "hey come on guyz" strategies, but none of it carries any significance. I'd certainly like to hear of post-Industrial Revolution capitalists taking shame or guilt into account.
- vikramkr 6y agoCreators might have another venture they want to work on in the future. Being seen as amoral could increase customer aquisition costs and lower lifetime NPV