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If you guys could read the update I've posted in my blog I'd appreciate it. I cleared up a lot of assumptions you guys have been making. Most notably that I was fired due to this incident. I was not.
UPDATE:
First of all. Thank you. I made this post with hopes that someone out there can learn something from this. Needless to say I got a lot more than what I was expecting. I'm humbled by the attention and support I've gotten from everyone. Strangers and friends alike. The 10k I'll be getting will be going to charity to celebrate the integrity, compassion and passion demonstrated by the community at large.
I want to especially thank the Hacker News community for helping this get the attention I believe it deserved. The discussions it generated in the comments section was fruitful for everyone. Again, thank you all. None of this would've been possible without your help.
I'd rather not post original emails and screenshots supporting my claims. If verification is demanded by the majority I'll comply.
To set the record straight I stuck around to fix it.
Yes. I do want some attention. But really, I think anyone here can see that I have a lot more to lose here than to gain. If this was a matter of pride I'd leave it as a Facebook post for my friends and call it a day. To me, this is the right thing to do, not the smart thing. Unfortunately the two don't necessary come in pairs.
Any money that comes to me a result of this post goes straight to charity. You guys have my word.
I want to emphasize that I don't really care for the money. It's the ethical implications of their decisions that I want to highlight.
You're right. I'm definitely not proud of that.
To my coworkers defense the service was very new and we had plans to put in a backup system. Bad timing I guess.