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    1. Something’s been bothering me about the latest Uber scandal. We’re predisposed to think that everything they do is scummy. triketora/838547773729423360
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    But I’m not so sure ‘Greyball’ is an example of that. I think it’s the result of some good people who are concerned about the drivers.
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      Police in cities where Uber is running illegally *know* they’re operating. The app works, which it usually doesn’t outside of the zone.
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        The police don’t go after Uber employees. They go after the drivers — the people being exploited by Uber. Greyball doesn’t protect Uber.
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          Greyball is a piece of software that prospects Uber *drivers*. It’s an illegal, misguided, and ultimately futile way to protect them.
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            There’s lots of things we should be mad at Uber for. They’re not a good corporate citizen. But Greyball probably isn’t the right crusade.
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              I’m still off of Uber. The app’s been deleted since January. It’s not coming back.
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                Definitely seems like it. waynehartman/838571538777522176
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                  Also interesting: Greyballing is *definitely* why you see phantom cars in the Uber app. designatednerd/838584480625459200
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