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Flock is rolling out a voluntary severance program

136 points · 104 comments · bundie

  1. andix · · focus · HN ↗
    My prediction: they are going to change their name and move a lot of their business to multiple subsidiary with different names. Until nobody notices anymore it's all one company formerly known as Flock.
    1. adamnemecek · · focus · HN ↗
      This is not something you can hide like that, people notice cameras being installed.
      1. Retr0id · · focus · HN ↗
        The widespread opposition to flock is unfortunately an aberration. The average person is largely indifferent to mass surveillance, and I think a rebrand has a good chance of working. They'll give it a try either way.
        1. dumberquestions · · focus · HN ↗
          You could be right regarding the reaction but how do you know that? What would be the counterexample?
          1. Retr0id · · focus · HN ↗
            The median internet user doesn't even block ads (and associated surveillance). Facebook has 2bn DAU. And so on.
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