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I don’t know the technical details; I simply walked away in disgust.

But: I imagine since I had valid login credentials, and they were likely cached in a cookie, well, seems like they harvested cookies and went hog wild?

Tbh, its things like this that Have prompted me to leave the industry entirely. My personal take is that there are very few ethical people in C-level positions, and hence most companies are entirely unethical. YMMV

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Survival of the fittest != survival of the friendliest.

If it takes a lack of empathy to get ahead, those without empathy will be ahead where possible. Won't win you many friends, but why fraternize when you can delegate and enjoy the credit?

I agree with you. I’m poorly adapted to our society — which I suppose is ok because I think our society is deeply ill.

The decreasing amount of birdsong gives credence.

Society has always been "deeply ill". People who think otherwise should read up on history.

This is just how we are, with the good and the bad.

> Tbh, its things like this that Have prompted me to leave the industry entirely.

What did you go to, if you don't mind my asking? I'm not in the industry yet, but I'm looking at it. However, I agree with you on there being very few ethical companies and am looking for alternative careers.

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