Re:Why I'm thrilled Mark Zuckerberg is annoying the bankers
by Bud on Thursday May 10, 2012 @01:01PM
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1. Yes, he was an asshole. And is.
2. Who cares how old Wall Street is? Does this magically make an asshole into less of an asshole, or instantly grant him credibility? I sing classical music written by dudes who have been dead for centuries; I don't see anyone lining up to give me more respect and money than bankers. Why not? Don't I automatically deserve it?
3. No, they do not "rule the game". Zuck is the guy with something of value here. Not the bankers. Did you notice which direction the money is flowing here? That tells you who has the power in this transaction.
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Re:Why I'm thrilled Mark Zuckerberg is annoying the bankers
by joering2 on Thursday May 10, 2012 @01:13PM
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No it doesnt make Wall St less asshole and obviously the way they handle business is usually unethical, but still one can't deny - they run the show.
Zuck May not have much value if he doesn't raise the money. Wasn't that the major reason why most investors gave him the money at the first place (or any other company in that matter)? To IPO and XX-fold their investments.
Re:Why I'm thrilled Mark Zuckerberg is annoying the bankers
by rhizome on Thursday May 10, 2012 @03:18PM
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Right, because some yuppie doesn't like his style, people aren't going to invest in Facebook.
Re:Why I'm thrilled Mark Zuckerberg is annoying the bankers
by larrys on Friday May 11, 2012 @12:17AM
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You might want to consider that that photo of Mark made every mainstream media and consider how older people who buy stocks might think of investing in facebook if they are turned off by what, to them, will seem like immaturity. There is a reason that company management of many widely held companies appears all serious and well groomed. Have you ever seen a General Electric annual report?