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Madison on why she quit (lemmy.ml)
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[–] Sackbut@lemmy.ml 198 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This is worse than the Gamer's Nexus video. The biggest red flag initially wasn't even the bad testing data, it was how overworked the staff were. Clearly employee wellness is not a priority.

[–] Vinnyboiler@feddit.uk 96 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Gamer’s Nexus video was necessary for others to speak out. Steve was clear that speaking up was a move that could backfire due to the power imbalance involved. Had he not spoken up there would be no opportunity for Madison to weigh in her experiences without being attacked.

[–] uralsolo@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

without being attacked.

Not that she hasn't been attacked constantly before and after the GN video, mind.

[–] Vinnyboiler@feddit.uk 14 points 1 year ago

Imagine just how much worse it would have been if she just came out randomly. The fact she made a glassdoor review long before and it wasn't picked up says a lot about LMG's audence.

LMG has a massive frat boy culture to it. It was never hidden, in fact it seemed like it was welcomed and encouraged.

[–] MotoAsh@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Linus didn't notice because that's status quo in modern capitalism.

Still makes Linus a shithead for going right along with horrible practices, but it should go to explain how a lot of it is not conscious malicious intent. Employers exploit people all the time.