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		tyingq on March 15, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Docker is deleting Open Source organisations - wha... I'm assuming creative calculations. Like Uber's idea of "earnings" changed when they went public.

mardifoufs on March 15, 2023 [–]

Based on what? How is that more likely than just them being able to finally generate revenue, considering they started focusing on that a few years ago? I don't get your comment at all

tyingq on March 15, 2023 | [–]

Based on observation of other companies. Fluffing your earnings isn't rare for private companies looking for investors.

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