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Except Belgian "Dutch" is called Flemish. And is different enough from the other Dutch to warrant its own i18n.

Belgium is an exceptional case but I'm sure you can find more.

I agree, the question is unfortunately in many of these cases. Will the lawsuits actually cost us billions, or will we get a slap on the wrist and actually be better off in the end if we take that hit. Because we can grow faster now. See Google or Microsoft anti-trust.

You could argue he should quit because of personal ethical considerations.

But it seems like this is a broader issue regarding exploitation within modern capitalism. Not just limited to Uber.

In other words: if we allow it, it will happen. If not by Mr. Khosrowshahi, then someone else.

As I understand, the board could (probably would) fire him if he added a $655M expense without having to legally pay that.

I'm not sure what the alternative is here, other than becoming a social purpose company.