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inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish · 19 hours ago

EA employees brace for the worst under Saudi ownership: 'Hard to feel good about being bought out by a regime that's very much at odds with progressive society'

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EA employees brace for the worst under Saudi ownership: 'Hard to feel good about being bought out by a regime that's very much at odds with progressive society'

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inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish · 19 hours ago
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Despite assurances from management, some workers believe the company will be subject to censorship by its new owners.
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    7 hours ago

    Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving company!

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    Honestly I doubt the PIF is going to micro manage EA to the point that employees feel it on the day to day. Usually they just sit in the board and contribute in high level management decisions like mergers, acquisitions and mass layoffs. Doesn’t mean there’s no changes, but it’s not a “Saudi company” now either.

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    I like the implication that EA’s old ownership wasn’t at odds with progressive society

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      Yes, but at least the old boss cared more about money and shareholder value than political statements…

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        What political statements have the Saudi’s made? I’m curious cause they are also focusing on esports washing, so I wanna know what to expect with upcoming esports worldcup.

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          Remember that Jamal fellow?

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            That does not answer my question whatsoever.

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    Ah yes. Much better to stay owned in America, where progressive society is… looks around hang on.

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    “Say hello to the new boss, same as the old boss.”

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    People in glass houses…

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      Should grow fruits and vegs

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      Shouldn’t dismember a journalist?

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        At least not throw the parts around I guess

    • Midnight Wolf@lemmy.world
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      …should really get new houses since the solar radiation will quickly give you cancer, it robs you of your privacy, and it is very fragile and expensive to replace?

      Doesn’t really roll off the tongue well, though…

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        I believe glass stops the harmful radiation? You can’t get a sunburn through glass. Truckers would all be pretty cancerous.

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          truckers often have sun cancer on the arm closest to the window/door iirc

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            Side windows are the bigger issue: ordinary tempered side glass can transmit a meaningful amount of UVA.

            Windshields are apparently better than side windows 😲 MY ARMS!

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    No no, Islam is progressive you guys.

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      You dropped this -> /s

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        What do you mean? Women being forced to wear burkas is totally progressive man, get with the times. You’re supposed to hate Jews.

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      Do you also talk about Judaism under every tech post considering most of the big tech is in Tel Aviv now?

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        I don’t like Israeli, next question

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