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First, he was warned the first time, yet he did it again. His parting social media shot shows that he still doesn't get it.
Second, doesn't matter if rappers use the same term, if your neighbors use it out on the streets, etc., that's totally irrelevant here and nothing to do with 'double standards.' A corporate environment is not the same as the outside world. Just try going around at your work place calling people the word, and try to defend yourself by saying it's commonly used in music so you are 'justified' in using it.
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix’s PR chief Jonathan Friedland dropped the n-bomb on staffers twice several months ago. Friedland, who was with the company for more than seven years, was fired Friday. The company has not named a replacement to fill his position.
First, he was warned the first time, yet he did it again. His parting social media shot shows that he still doesn't get it.
Second, doesn't matter if rappers use the same term, if your neighbors use it out on the streets, etc., that's totally irrelevant here and nothing to do with 'double standards.' A corporate environment is not the same as the outside world. Just try going around at your work place calling people the word, and try to defend yourself by saying it's commonly used in music so you are 'justified' in using it.
I'm amazed how many liberal "reporters" and TV hosts in the "corporate world" use slurs all the time and don't get fired!
Hollywood "celebrities" use slurs and are NOT BLEEPED out.
His employers asked him not to use the word, and he continued to do so. Most people have to do as their bosses ask when they are at work, or risk losing their jobs.
First, he was warned the first time, yet he did it again. His parting social media shot shows that he still doesn't get it.
Second, doesn't matter if rappers use the same term, if your neighbors use it out on the streets, etc., that's totally irrelevant here and nothing to do with 'double standards.' A corporate environment is not the same as the outside world. Just try going around at your work place calling people the word, and try to defend yourself by saying it's commonly used in music so you are 'justified' in using it.
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix’s PR chief Jonathan Friedland dropped the n-bomb on staffers twice several months ago. Friedland, who was with the company for more than seven years, was fired Friday. The company has not named a replacement to fill his position.
I smell a lawsuit-provoking move. Either ALL who use the n-word are fired, or NONE are.
Last edited by InformedConsent; 06-23-2018 at 09:57 AM..
And an employer/employee situation concerns me how?
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