The success of these companies is largely irrelevant: they became successful before they started creating huge open office farms. Also, companies that exploit s

The success of these companies is largely irrelevant: they became successful before they started creating huge open office farms. Also, companies that exploit sweatshops and factories with atrocious working conditions are also successful. What does it matter if it's successful when it's abusive. And putting introvert geeks in an open office even if it does give you an extra ounce of efficiency until they burn out from the emotional stress is abusive.