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The UK’s power in this situation isn’t contingent on Microsoft at all. Brexit or not the UK still has a lot of soft power, it’s still a G7 member and a large e
by dogma1138 3y ago
The UK’s power in this situation isn’t contingent on Microsoft at all.
Brexit or not the UK still has a lot of soft power, it’s still a G7 member and a large economy.
Other countries won’t look too kindly on a corporation ignoring a major and very well respected regulator even if their interests aren’t impacted by that particular decision.
The rule of law is something countries fight to preserve and it’s very much a collective thing.
- yarg 3y agoThere have been many situations where companies have pulled out of disagreeable regulatory environments. If microsoft decided to no longer do business in the UK (not happening - it's a bluff) it would not be beholden to their decision. It would be a different situation if either company was based in the UK, but that's not the case.
- dogma1138 3y agoNot on this level, it’s usually a specific product or service that isn’t compatible with existing regulation. There is a very big difference between that and seeking permission and being told no and then acting like a 5 year old which is what Microsoft and Activision are doing.