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[–] highduc@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Damn, so it's all Nate's fault? And he chose to do a company and keep all the profits instead of a coop? That sounds like incredibly shitty behavior :(

Edit: Cross posted to kde's instance for visibility

[–] ratten@lemmings.world 3 points 3 months ago

It's always sad when greed wins out over ethics.

If a culture can't keep greedy people and ideas in check, it becomes nothing more than a vessel for abuse.

I will always support those who are willing to forego profits so they can do what's right.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

Off topic, I'm sure but...

The next day I ended up at a funeral for some German accountants

I feel there is a story here? A funeral form multiple accountants? Was someone finally done with how capitalism is unchecked and had a mass shooting at an accountants firm?