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0 pointsrhizome5y ago0 comments

> If they were not vetted and turn out anot good stewards of the data (e.g. end up hacked with all the databases leaked, even if not actively malicious), some of the moral culpability lies with original owners.

I appreciate your point, but I'm struck by the impression that this never results in consequences.

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jsnell5y ago· 2 in thread

That's why I wrote the "moral" part there. I agree that it's basically guaranteed there will be no legal consequences, but you'll still know it was your fault.

rhizomeOP5y ago

Capital is amoral, though. Which, I appreciate your point, but it's literally not a term in any capitalist transaction. Ethics? There's a reason why people make jokes about "Business Ethics" being the shortest class in any Business major curriculum. You can advocate for inserting religion, PBCs, or any number of "hey come on guyz" strategies, but none of it carries any significance. I'd certainly like to hear of post-Industrial Revolution capitalists taking shame or guilt into account.

vikramkr5y ago

Creators might have another venture they want to work on in the future. Being seen as amoral could increase customer aquisition costs and lower lifetime NPV

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