[vdaniuk]

See, when you put is this way your advice is sound and I agree with it. And I recommended to name and shame strategically, while consulting a lawyer.

But in the original comment you called naming the company "petty and childish" and insinuated that he is is behaving like a "jerk", while saying that posting on HN is "talking behind others back". The gist of your comment was "move forward" and be generous to the company by allowing them "to defend themselves".

And this is what I disagree with.

[seekingcharlie]

It's childish in that if they did go to court, the company has a stronger case against OP as he publicly named/shamed them. Often in such a case, the company even becomes the victim!

[devgirl554]

I agree with this. All of the comments about a potential claim OP has against the company assume that he was actually an employee. Perhaps OP can elaborate as to whether he was an employee or not? If he was an independent contractor, then it's a completely different story. Also, by publicly shaming the company, OP also opens himself up for a defamation lawsuit.

[atomical]

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