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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. Avicebron · · focus · HN ↗
          > The average person is largely indifferent to mass surveillance

          I think you would be surprised. Now, whether or not the average local politician is indifferent is not the same as the average person.

          1. jolmg · · focus · HN ↗
            What's typical is saying "I have nothing to hide" or valuing a bit of convenience over privacy and other principles.
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