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He is not some 'random blogger', he is paid by Oracle to present himself as an expert on patents and put an Oracle-positive spin on the case. In effect he is an
by gillianseed 15y ago
He is not some 'random blogger', he is paid by Oracle to present himself as an expert on patents and put an Oracle-positive spin on the case. In effect he is an Oracle spokesperson.
- taligent 15y agoThat's being disingenuous. Many bloggers are paid for by large companies without necessarily 'shilling' for them. It seems to be de rigeur in fact.
- gillianseed 15y agoReally? Are you saying that you believe bloggers who are being paid by companies are reporting objectively on those same companies? Seriously? Oracle pays Florian Mullers salary, so yes he is 'shilling' for them.
- ktizo 15y agoBut if they are commenting directly on the actions of a company that is paying them, then they are usually in the business of PR.