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"Don Dodge laid off from Microsoft" is more accurate. Arrington's thoughts: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/04/microsoft-loses-don-dod...


He didn’t have a bad word to say about Microsoft. He was more concerned that I not write anything negative about the company than anything else.

This guy's a class act. That level of professionalism is something we don't see often enough in this industry, and it'll reflect well on him while he looks for his next job.


"... This guy's a class act. That level of professionalism is something we don't see often enough in this industry ..."

I'd tend to agree with you here. I remember Don really getting stuck into YC, not in a negative way but fundamentally questioning the reasons for the niche b/w Angel and VC. Once explained what was going on and the reasons (benefits to Startups, VC's, customers, companies). Given the evidence and seeing the advantages Don changed tack. So it's not the first time I've seen how well Don has behaved in the sometimes bitchy world of Tech.


> He wasted all that time, apparently.

Not the most tactful thing to say about a friend who has just been laid off.


I think the point was directed at Microsoft.


I never claimed otherwise, but that's not even relevant.

No doubt this guy is looking back at what he accomplished at Microsoft. Whether it's his fault or not, I doubt that he wants to hear that his work was a waste of time.


I don't read it that way. More that it's a sympathetic statement kind of like "Well, at least you tried...".


The TechCrunch post will help him in his job search. In fact, companies will come to him.


I'm pretty sure Don Dodge will do just fine looking for a new job, regardless of what TechCrunch posts.


I am sure he does fine not even looking for a new job


and then Mikes Twitter Stream says this.. http://twitter.com/arrington/statuses/5428864969 @Arrington well, based on an email i just got, @dondodge may have a new dream job by end of day :-)


I wanted to keep the title as neutral as possible. More hacker news, less hacker opinion right? ;)


It is not opinion...It is the News..he was laid off..not that he wanted to quit MS




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