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Well, the google PR people actually didn't do anything to tell him to withdraw the post, so that is his own decision.

• david927 15y ago
  This is one of the very few times I've seen Steve back-off of a provocative statement; whatever made that happen does not bode well for Google and I think my point stands.
  • 0x12 15y ago
    It may have been a case of not wanting to embarrass his former employer, Amazon.
    • david927 15y ago
      That absolutely could be. I shouldn't judge. Apologies.
  • someone13 15y ago
    I don't get the impression that he was "forced" to back off, but rather that he accidentally posted something that was meant for internal consumption in public. I think it's perfectly within his rights to delete the post - most people don't talk the same way with their co-workers as they do in public, and it's perfectly understandable.
    • david927 15y ago
      I completely get that now, and I retract my comments. I'm sorry if I cast any undue aspersions.