Thanks! I just wanted to say that I think the way you were treated (and continue to be treated by some) is abominable. It was a learning experience. It made f

Thanks! I just wanted to say that I think the way you were treated (and continue to be treated by some) is abominable. It was a learning experience. It made for some challenging years, but I think I'll come out on top of all this. As far as the G+ component, well, I think the proof is in how it ended up :-/ Well said. Google's problem is that it views engineering (well, specifically, C++ engineering) as "smart people work" and everything else-- product development, HR and people management, aesthetics-- as "stupid people work". Thus, Google ends up with some top-flight C++ engineers whom I couldn't possibly compete with, but... guess what kind of person ends up designing its performance reviews, or deciding how to direct your products?