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		philosopher1234 on Nov 18, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Twitter to employees: all office buildings closed,... I think benefit of the doubt was somewhat warranted. Waiting to see what happens. But there were many who just completely dismissed the valid risks and criticisms people raised.

bagels on Nov 18, 2022 [–]

He was either: completely making wrong inferences and misunderstanding the statistics around the bots problem, or just lying to try to get out of the deal. Neither deserves benefit of the doubt.

philosopher1234 on Nov 18, 2022 | [–]

Maybe wrong phrase. It still seems plausible that he comes out ahead here. But it’s probably not good for the world.

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