The above is a factually correct - are the downvotes because I gave a literal answer or because I'm not jumping on the "oh I'm outraged at these amounts" bandwa

The above is a factually correct - are the downvotes because I gave a literal answer or because I'm not jumping on the "oh I'm outraged at these amounts" bandwagon? If Google wants to golden-handcuff an employee with a $50 deal that's their prerogative. If you don't like it, sell your GOOG stock. If you don't have GOOG stock then why are you so worked up about it?