Companies want to squeeze us for maximum value while providing minimal effort. So they get what they give; they should be competing with “free” but would much rather fruitlessly put up roadblocks that only hurt paying customers, leading more people to piracy. Its delicious and theres nothing they can do to stop it.

The main draw of the fediverse for me is not being a product for a company to sell to the highest bidder.

They can both be bad

Take that shit above her head. Tell her boss that unpaid overtime is theft and you may have to take action outside the company if it continues. Be reasonable, offer solutions like: I can make you a list of my daily taks and how long they take so you dont over-budget time. But dont continue to engage your direct report, she is trying to show you your place and its time to show her’s

Hey ash whatcha playin?

If we are talking US politics than yeah i fucking hate em. Moderate dems are just blue facists.

I mean its DC but sure

Its meant to keep you on the other side of the gate. If you cant speak their lingo, then they can use it as an excuse for why youre not “management material”