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Disgusting, naive, and myopic.

Why would I want AI to have such knowledge of my life?

Why aren't people who make these things more socially aware of what people need/want?

I want tech companies to have less knowledge, power, coercion, and control lorded over me. Not more.


the advice... sounds good.

the stickfigure style... Whaddaya call that, tech beatnik? :P Just messin with ya.


Among other factors contributing to corporate/white-collar corruption & fraud, this is what happens when you have a culture of nepotism & nepotistic CEO.

The HR Chief of SolarWinds is the cousin of the CEO (Sudhakar Ramakrishna) of SolarWinds. Same was true at their previous company (Pulse Secure).

In many global cultures, this is completely normal-- and those are cultures which have high rates of endemic, prolific corruption, such as South Asia & Latin America.

I would like to see more insiders speak out & blow the whistle on corrupt trade practices under this CEO.

If any investigators or journalists would like more info, feel free to contact: [email protected]

"As they sow, so shall they reap."

"In human life seek justice, truth, temperance and courage, and you will profit from the supreme good that you have discovered." (Marcus Aurelius)


Ramakrishna was appointed CEO in January 2021 [0], the attack happened prior to his taking office [1]. The CEO at the time was Kevin B Thompson [2].

[0] https://investors.solarwinds.com/corporate-governance/board-...

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_federal_gov...

[2] https://www.crunchbase.com/person/kevin-thompson


I'm somewhat confident that the cultural problems predate those folks taking over SolarWinds.

Putting the national spin on this issue is inappropriate and contrary to the guidelines of this site.


You mean the spin they themselves induced on a broad cultural scale, over the course of centuries, such that it has become prolific and engrained?

...No one is allowed to comment on it.. because... Fraudulent Activities should be Accepted, And Not condemned, And no one is allowed to discuss it? Just trying to understand your logic, truly in good faith.

... And other nations should just accept it eh? `Fraid not, ole chap.

...After all: Isn't that how they got there-- by silencing opposition to their activities?

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"Nepotism has been and remains one of the biggest curses of political development in South and Southeast Asia." [1]

"In the late 20th century, some Asian leaders including former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad advocated "Asian-style capitalism," which meant a state- or family-led economy. But this system is showing signs of doing more harm than good to many Asian nations which have joined the ranks of middle-income countries." [2]

"When a leader gives his daughter a government contract, it’s nepotism. But it’s also cooperation at the level of the family, well explained by inclusive fitness, undermining cooperation at the level of the state. When a manager gives her friend a job, it’s cronyism. But it’s also cooperation at the level of friends, well explained by reciprocal altruism , undermining the meritocracy." [3]

... "It’s no surprise that family-oriented cultures like Mexico and Brazil are also high on corruption, particularly nepotism." [3]

[1] "The Curse of Nepotism". Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick. January 7, 2011. https://www.cfr.org/blog/curse-nepotism

[2] "Asia's emerging countries need to move away from nepotism, cronyism". Nikkei Asia - Business News. July 26, 2014

[3] "In Latin America as in the wider world, corruption is rooted in our relationships". London School of Economics and Political Science (Latin America and Caribbean Center). Michael Muthukrishna. October 23rd, 2017

[General Reference] "The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index which ranks countries "by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index


Unlike in certain Western countries where we have systems and processes in place to ensure that, I don't know, incompetent progeny do not become senior staffers in the White House.


None of this even faintly describes the problems at SolarWinds, which were in place before the current staff is in place.

Also, that which explains everything explains nothing.


Wow, this could be a new copypasta.


And why should people trust you?

You could just be someone looking to blackmail companies with damaging insider info.


>> If any investigators or journalists

> why should anyone trust you

The statement clears opens the validation to a capable person, what’s your concern exactly


A brand new account fishing for confidential info, that when asked why people should do so has gone off the deep end and started calling me names. Telling me to move to a corrupt country where I'd be welcome, etc.

To me (!), that doesn't seem like a level headed person that should be entrusted with anything important. You may feel otherwise of course. ;)


You imply investigators & journalists PROVIDE confidential info

when in actuality, they RECEIVE confidential info

you seem to be confused about how investigations work.


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How do you even know where the previous poster does live?

Nepotism is a staunchly human thing and very much visible in all societies. I grant you that there have been authors suggesting nepotisim is a problem in south america and south/east asia. Its also an issue in Europe, in fact it's an issue in North America as well.

The national bent is unnecessary. The aggressiveness belies ulterior motives too easily.


Unfortunately, it looks like they're proving my point. :(

What potential whistleblower would want to involve an unknown person who just becomes hostile when asked to establish their credibility? :(

Doesn't seem like an appropriate level of maturity. :( :( :(

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@that_aint_cool Instead of name calling and other crap like that, how about giving people a reason to trust you?

You're a completely unknown person, asking to be let in on confidential details.

Do you think your behaviour - as demonstrated here so far - would be viewed well by a potential whistleblower or judge?


You seem to have a vested interest in de-railing the conversation.

I am the one sharing details-- such as the current SolarWinds CEO's cousin being in charge of the HR department of SolarWinds-- both of whom are native Indians (known to be a culture with rife corruption, fraud, and nepotism as discussed throughout many sources of reputable literature and journals).


> You seem to have a vested interest ...

And again you're jumping right into name calling.

You have a brand new, unknown account here, and you're asking people to share confidential info with you.

You have no profile info, and instead of providing details about yourself when asked... you start calling people names.

What that looks like is someone immature attempting social engineering.

If you're actually legit though, then please do better.


Why would I care where they live?

I said: "Are you an Anarchist?" (i.e. someone who doesn't care about law enforcement) "If so, have you considered moving to Venezuela or Somalia-- You may find those societies preferable."


You’re right if global cultures includes all cultures - even US. It’s how businesses and governments work worldwide unfortunately. The USA just (and has) had multiple presidents who were nepotistic.


lol. Let’s not throw Latin / Asian culture under the bus when the implicit alternative being posed is American culture. Pot meet kettle.

Remember what old mate says to Ryan Gosling in the Barbie movie? “We’re just better at hiding it.”


The fact that some culture becomes better at hiding it usually means that it's less accepted by the society, hence hiding it is more important.


Alternatively, they make their behaviour legally acceptable through legislation changes.


This, nepotism is rife in private American companies of all kinds from my own experiences and others.

O God, there's at least one company, I personally have experience with that not only is a nepotistic hellhole, but is actively defrauding the government and a few big names. The result of spoiled brats getting control of a very niche private hardware engineering company after their father died.


What kind of hardware engineering are they into?


That sounds like a startup opportunity.


Sounds like a whistleblower opportunity. The government pays big bucks when you bring major fraud to their attention.


While waiting for those life changing $$$, are whistleblowers in America generally treated well and their identify kept anonymous?


Yes. There are statutory protections for whistleblowers, as well: https://www.sec.gov/whistleblower/retaliation


I guess the real question is if they're generally effective?

For comparison, Australia theoretically has protections for whistleblowers. But it's unfortunately common for whistleblowers in practice to get royally shafted, have their life destroyed, (etc). :(

* https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-27/richard-boyle-case-go...

* https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-13/trial-date-for-afghan...


Latin / Asian CORRUPTION ^* culture

It's not difficult to find tons of cases...

^* "Corruption continues to fester, aided by scandals surrounding the COVID-19 response, and is fueling popular outrage. In Peru, for instance, ministers received preferential treatment for vaccines, and in Argentina, government officials set up “VIP immunization clinics” for family and friends."

"Beyond these instances of favoritism and nepotism, the crisis has resulted in the further weakening of judicial independence and the rule of law. In Guatemala, President Alejandro Giammattei has presided over dramatic steps against judicial oversight in recent months, including the sacking of the country’s top anti-corruption prosecutor. These maneuvers—coupled with underperforming economies—have further dented public support for elected officials and trust in government."[1]

^* [1] https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/democr...


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