[Goronmon]

So, Valve is a terrible company bogged down by incompetent middle managers, just like many other terrible companies run by incompetent middle managers. The only difference is that at Valve their official title is "co-worker" instead of "boss".

I'm not sure that perspective is useful.

[codesushi42]

It is to some degree since a "co-worker" can be completely absolved of any responsibility for your performance.

Cowards.

[ryacko]

It sounds more like everyone is terrified of accusations of factionalism and being purged.

But Valve is famous for their speed of work which would normally get people fired in different companies.

They do make perfect games though.

[asutekku]

What games?

[ryacko]

Ricochet, for one.