I see it referenced constantly here, not quite as much on Reddit. I know what it means, but just wondering why such the popularity over on this side of the fence?

  • owenfromcanada@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Exactly. Whatever product or service a business provides, once it goes public, the primary goal becomes profit–everything else is secondary and subject to removal if it promotes the primary objective. Shareholders don’t care about the long-term viability of the business–once it peaks, they’ll sell and move on. Basically a financial swarm of locusts.

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      6 months ago

      Basically a financial swarm of locusts.

      Egads. Perfect anology. I’m going to steal that one. Thank you!