[gofreddygo]

> These emails were released as part of the antitrust lawsuit

I never understood this: Why would hot shot, high powered people risk putting such things on email? Things that could backfire when released into public domain like from a lawsuit or a leak. They know this well, and still keep doing it. Why not setup an in person meeting, or just pickup the phone and talk ? Why email?

I almost feel they actually want it to happen but could never point my finger to how this could cover their asses, or an exit strategy?

[supriyo-biswas]

Ultimately, if the people at the company have to do a job, they have to communicate somewhat, and putting it on an email or another recorded medium is the best way to prevent endless meetings and have the perspective documented in a single place.

Everything has a legal liability, it doesn't mean that it's worth it to move everything to an undocumented medium.