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by ummonk 2381 days ago
Many startups have a culture where you could spin up an X1 AWS instance with 2TB of RAM if you need it, without having to go and get approval. Similarly, Google has a culture where engineers make various changes to internal tools without needing approval from higher ups.
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scarface74 2381 days ago
Well, according to the post, obviously not....
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ummonk 2381 days ago
No, the post states that it is obviously the case:

>This kind of code change happens all the time. We frequently add things to make our jobs easier or even to just share hobbies or interests. For example, someone changed the default desktop wallpaper during the walkout last year so that the Linux penguin was holding a protest sign. The company has never reacted aggressively in response to a notification such as this in the past. It’s always been a celebrated part of the culture.

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scarface74 2381 days ago
It’s amazing that you think that anecdote is okay or even welcomed....
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