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Re:Changes at Basecamp by paxys on Monday April 26, 2021 @08:32PM (#26950175)
You just outlined the solution yourself. If someone isn't doing enough productive work then fire them for that. Whether they were talking about politics or anime doesn't really matter.
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Re:Changes at Basecamp by bradleyjg on Monday April 26, 2021 @08:35PM (#26950199)
But if he’s the only outspoken Trump supporter or trans-rights activist at the company you are going to spark a lot of rumors and ill will when you fire him. Whereas firing the biggest anime fan isn’t going to garner any notice.
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Re:Changes at Basecamp by paxys on Monday April 26, 2021 @08:37PM (#26950221)
I'm not sure what point you are trying to make. With these new policies in place it's more explicit that you are firing an employee for being a Trump supporter or trans-rights activist.
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