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> We can't keep throwing the baby out with the bathwater! "We" didn't do anything. The corporate board (I assume) made this decision, not us. The guy isn't fac
by plugger 5y ago
> We can't keep throwing the baby out with the bathwater!
"We" didn't do anything. The corporate board (I assume) made this decision, not us. The guy isn't facing charges, he's just been let go by a private LLC for saying something publicly that was perceived as reflecting negatively on the business.
Like I said below, in effect corporate America has decided that taking left-leaning stances in the political arena is where their best chances of being and remaining profitable are. Sure, there are exceptions. I don't expect the NRA to become 'woke' as many conservatives would describe it. But a gaming studio? Their largely youth demographic would most likely be divided by this. That's bad business and it's unsurprising that he was terminated.
About the only thing I find shocking regarding this whole situation is that this idiot posted his views in a public forum knowing full well his voice would be tied to the company he was working for given he was CEO. Have bad takes, fine. But when you start putting pen to paper in a public forum you need to understand that your words could be used against you. Public relations 101, it's as simple as that.
- pbourke 5y agoExactly this. Social media allows you to step in a pile of shit at the speed of light. If you are a public figure who is tied, by reputation, to a “brand” then you need to be aware of the circle of acceptable discourse for that brand and its audience. If you step outside the circle then the brand will quickly disconnect from you. Is it a pleasant way to live? No. Is it solely the fault of “the left”? No, it’s the way of everything now.
- javajosh 5y agoSee my response to the sibling comment to yours. It applies equally.