Reddit Users Are Against Their IPO & Glassdoor is Outing Anonymous Posters
Mar 21, 2024
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Topics discussed include Reddit users' opposition to their IPO, new EPA rules for automakers, Glassdoor sharing user names without consent, Neal's favorite numbers of the week, printers making a comeback, and Netflix turning an 'unfilmable' concept into a show.
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Reddit's IPO faces pushback from users due to leadership shifts and concerns over stock influence.
Biden administration sets strict EV regulations to combat climate change, aiming for significant CO2 emissions reduction.
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Reddit's IPO and User Reaction
After a tumultuous journey, Reddit finally goes public aiming to raise $748 million with an estimated $6.4 billion valuation, including a unique move of allocating 8% of IPO shares to loyal users. However, friction arises due to leadership shifts, causing potential concerns as Redditors possess the ability to influence the stock's performance.
US Auto Emission Regulations and EV Adoption
The Biden administration unveils groundbreaking regulations ensuring the majority of new US cars sold by 2032 will be EVs or hybrids to combat climate change. The move aims to cut down over 7 billion tons of CO2 emissions, showcasing a significant step forward in addressing environmental concerns.
Glassdoor's Identity Verification Controversy
Glassdoor faces backlash over changes in user profiles, revealing real names in contradiction to its anonymous review platform ethos. Acquiring Fishbowl triggers verification requirements, raising privacy concerns and sparking discontent among users with potential implications on its mission and user trust.
Episode 284: Neal and Toby discuss the latest from Reddit’s IPO and why some redditors are not very happy with the move. Then, the Biden Administration and the EPA just released new strict rules for automakers to make their EV targets…but it might come with some leniency. Next, Glassdoor is taking its name to literal heights by sharing real names of its users without consent for their employers to see. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week, why printers are trying to make a comeback, and how Netflix took an “unfilmable” concept…and turned it into a show.