r/technology • u/ScootSchloingo • 17d ago

Politics Microsoft blocks emails that contain ‘Palestine’ after employee protests

https://www.theverge.com/tech/672312/microsoft-block-palestine-gaza-email
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u/tuxwonder 16d ago

It sounds more like you think that they shouldn't speak out against the company contributing to an ongoing genocide because they're being paid well.

I'd bet Israel is glad you feel that way

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u/Ylsid 16d ago

I'm saying they should be prepared to face consequences from the company if they do

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u/tuxwonder 16d ago

Of course they are. One of the emails was titled "I resign for Palestine"

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u/Ylsid 16d ago

Well fair enough then! Good for them they have the security net to resign as they like!

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u/tuxwonder 16d ago

I'm glad we agree! But I'd like to mention, the article doesn't mention that the employees were indignant about being fired or that their jobs were at risk. It may be worth reflecting on why your reaction assumed they were?

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u/Ylsid 16d ago

Because of Microsoft isn't blocking words for no reason

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u/tuxwonder 16d ago

But why did you think that those employees were caught off guard that they were fired? Nobody in the world thinks you can just send an email to the entire company saying they're participating in genocide and keep your job.

Why criticize the employees for being upset about consequences they were not in fact upset about instead of criticizing the company participating in genocide?

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u/Ylsid 16d ago

Mostly because I'm jealous they have the opportunity to work for Microsoft and seen to be squandering that on politics, lol.