[bobdole1234]

So, there's this thing that happens when people who lack tact say things that are true, but they get fired for it.

When you say things without tact, people hear the wrong thing, and you get the walk of shame with your cube plant out of the building.

It doesn't matter how "right" it might be.

[flukus]

From what I can tell, he shared his controversial opinion in a forum specifically for controversial opinions, that is not a lack of tact.

I don't know if this is true, but after reading "journalists" summarize the memo random internet comments from purported googlers seem about as reliable.

[bobdole1234]

Well, if you get fired for it, you lacked tact.

Google is pretty clear about what is and isn't inside the lines for their code of conduct, and they make you take a mandatory refresher course every year on your anniversary of employment.

Which is partly why this guy was so pissy about the echo chambers rules: They're always in his face.

[flukus]

> Well, if you get fired for it, you lacked tact.

Really, you don't think there were any factors beyond his control, like other people spreading it around and media misreporting it?

[bobdole1234]

The only reason it spread was because people were shocked by his lack of tact.