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Companies don't get acquired thoughtlessly, and I'm fairly sure the founders understand the implications for their users. I'm sure a lot of thought went into t

Companies don't get acquired thoughtlessly, and I'm fairly sure the founders understand the implications for their users. I'm sure a lot of thought went into this, and one way or another they are going to have to announce their decision. It makes sense that they would approach this from as positive an angle as possible. I mean, what's the alternative? Are you going to announce to your users that your promises will go unfulfilled, and that they can consider themselves shafted henceforth? Yes, this news is being spun in a positive light, but I think that's both reasonable and expected in these situations.

TeMPOraL 13y ago
> Are you going to announce to your users that your promises will go unfulfilled, and that they can consider themselves shafted henceforth? What do you think sounds better to users - the above, or the above + "and we're so so happy about this; high five, suckers."? Also, companies indeed don't get acquired thoughtlessly, but I doubt any single thought went toward users. I'd be surprised if anyone thought, even for a second, that there's a Joe and a Jane out there who rely on their service. Startups have no sense of responsibility for the userbase they built nowdays.