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[–] recycledbits@discuss.tchncs.de 92 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Let's look at what are they apologizing for: "for the confusion and angst ... [the policy we announced] caused". Not for the policy itself. Right, "we're sorry you got mad".

And what are they going to do about it? "making changes"

As far as corporate non-apologies go, this is definitely one of them.

[–] HuddaBudda@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Business speak apology PR might work on the average gamer.

This is businesses he tried to screwed over.

But it just goes to show that some CEOs have no idea what their product does.

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

His product sells ads. There's a game engine in there somewhere to get people through the door, but that's not what he considers the product.

[–] pipe01@lemmy.pipe01.net 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It does say "the policy we announced", not "the announcement"

You're right, fixed. I think my point is still valid though.

[–] NutWrench@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, there was no "confusion." They meant what they said the first time.

Believe people when they tell you what they are.