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Re:Swizz Beats is the CEO of Megaupload by poppysan on Thursday January 19, 2012 @09:48AM (#3484650)
http://www.megaupload.com/?c=about

Lists Swizz beats as the CEO. While to some it may seem a sound business decision, I would be hesitant to be the CEO (fall guy) for notorious criminal Kim Dotcom.

Re:Swizz Beats is the CEO of Megaupload by epoxyhockey on Thursday January 19, 2012 @10:35AM (#3484881)
Be careful about judging people. You probably have several notorious criminals, as you describe them, surrounding you right now.. you just don't know about their misdeeds. I would wager that Kasseem Dean doesn't have a pristine criminal record either.

When you adjust to the assumption that you're dealing with dishonest people in business, you learn to contractually protect yourself, and scale your salary demands accordingly. I am sure that Kasseem Dean has done just that.

Re:Swizz Beats is the CEO of Megaupload by poppysan on Thursday January 19, 2012 @11:51AM (#3485283)
Very good point. All that I have ever heard of him was regarding his crimes, but I may well be prejudging. The "Mega" suite of websites is a great feat, as is their market size. You have to be pretty savvy to accomplish that, at least.
Re:Swizz Beats is the CEO of Megaupload by eaurouge on Thursday January 19, 2012 @01:00PM (#3485678)
"I would wager that Kasseem Dean doesn't have a pristine criminal record either"

Why? How would you know?

Re:Swizz Beats is the CEO of Megaupload by freehunter on Thursday January 19, 2012 @04:47PM (#3486936)
How many Ruff Riders are famous for their unwavering law-abidance?