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> They knew the software had many bugs but decided to use that to bully their employees and steal money from them. I don't really see how this argument fits. I
by VBprogrammer 3y ago
> They knew the software had many bugs but decided to use that to bully their employees and steal money from them.
I don't really see how this argument fits. In my understanding the amounts in question were in the range thousands to tens of thousands. It seems implausible that those sums of money, while life changing for the individuals involved, would ever move the needle at all for any of the companies involved. In fact the only people who made money out of it are likely the lawyers.
- ndsipa_pomu 3y agoI suspect it was more to do with bullying than the profit. Make an example of a few sub postmasters and the rest will be too scared to raise a fuss or else be sent to prison.
- VBprogrammer 3y agoYeah, I can buy that. The enquiry even today was discussing how some postmasters were forced to agree not to blame Horizon in return for reduced charges. If that's the mentality then it absolutely fits. Presumably those people potentially faced contempt of court charges if they continued to blame the system.
- helboi4 3y agoSeeing as the post office is publicly owned it feels like it shouldn't be trying to scam people for money. Nobody is seeing some massive profits from it anyway and their salaries will be decided by the government.