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Automattic CEO calls Tumblr his 'biggest failure' so far (techcrunch.com)
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[–] 115 points 1 year ago (6 children)

yeah well when you buy tumblr and ignore the userbase to push dumb changes what do you think would happen

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  • [–] 82 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Well like most CEO's he gets paid no matter what so he doesn't have to think. That's the problem.

    Imagine getting millions of dollars to ruin a company. The concept is insane to me.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    i'd say give tumblr back to david karp but i'm literally afraid he's like into crypto now like wil wright (don't tell me cause i don't wanna find out because i dont wanna get sad 🙃)

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    I checked for you and good news!

    Tap for spoilerHe isn't involved in much except investing in mobility aides and was apparently on the Planned Parenthood board for a while.

    Quick search showed his most recent activity was being the single largest donor to Mark Kelly's 2020 senate campaign.

    Completely normal progressive liberal stuff.

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