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techrights-newsProxmox Backup Server 2.3 Brings Essential Enhancements http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/11/29/Proxmox_Backup_Server_2_3.shtmlDec 01 01:05
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ts2otr: GPL violation? https://sourceforge.net/projects/hplip/ It's a blob Dec 01 01:18
ts2otr: wrappe in a script pretending to be GPL.Dec 01 01:18
ts2afkDec 01 01:18
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schestowitzabout to leave my jobDec 01 03:49
schestowitznot just confirmedDec 01 03:49
schestowitzpretty much inevitable nowDec 01 03:49
schestowitzsome teaser:Dec 01 03:49
schestowitz> On 30.11.2022 13.01, Roy Schestowitz wrote:Dec 01 03:49
schestowitz>>Dec 01 03:49
schestowitz>>   I've been receiving some solid and professional legal advice for Dec 01 03:49
schestowitz>> several weeks already and I suggest you do the same because, to put it Dec 01 03:49
schestowitz>> quite bluntly, the impression legal professionals get is that you Dec 01 03:49
schestowitz>> cannot afford lawyers and thus make wild guesses, based on a gut feeling.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> Be clear all the way through from start to finish whom you are Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> addressing there at Sirius and don't change the addressee back and forth Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> between an abstract "you" and that person or group.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>>   In Rianne's case, the allegations are shockingly weak. This, in Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> turn, makes the trail of correspondence work very strongly in our Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> favour. We're not impulsive, we just follow the law. We've both Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> followed the law all along. We know our rights and we have people to Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> assess the law.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>>Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> The latest invitation is legally problematic for several distinct Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> reasons. It would not constitute a fair 'trial', on a number of Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> different grounds. What you're trying to apply here is the Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> controversial Reid method, which isn't just notorious but also Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> unlawful in some jurisdictions.  No proper protocols and procedures Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> were followed until (probably due to a lack of legal advice) more Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> recently. In fact, "Investigation Meeting" suddenly and disingenuously Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> became "Disciplinary Hearing". The process embarked upon did not Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> respect the employee's right to privacy (setting out the importance of Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> confidentiality) and it seems to be more of a personal vendetta than a Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> real, justifiable case.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>>Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> Regarding any such hearing, where possible, the employer should get Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> somebody who's not involved in the case to carry out the Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> investigation, for example another manager or someone from HR.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>>Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> HR does not exist in Sirius per se, so the company needs to contract Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> outwards, just like several years ago where HR sided with us, not with Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> the harasser in chief. We never received an apology after that incident.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> Probably merge the above two paragraphs.  Probably useful to make it Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> known that you are referring to a single example of many such incidents.Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> The suspension is problematic on a number of grounds. There's Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> consensus it was inappropriate and over the top. Perhaps the purpose Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> of it was to obstruct the accused from accessing defensive evidence. Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> There's no reason for a suspension of someone who for 12 years never Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> ever did something "dodgy" to company or client assets; quite the Dec 01 03:50
schestowitz>> contrary. Unless the employer thinks there is a risk that the employee Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> might tamper with evidence or influence witnesses, a suspension if Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> entirely unnecessary. I have no history of tampering with evidence or Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> influencing witnesses. In face, the "evidence" presented is actually Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> controlled by me rather than the company.Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Which suspension?  Consensus by whom?Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> The last sentence can probably be phrased much better.Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> There is also consensus that what's proposes constitutes a kangaroo Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> court and the reason you don't want an independent HR agency to handle Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> this (like before) is that the case will be thrown out without Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> prejudice and the company may be held accountable for a lot more than Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> just frivolous accusations and moral damages (twofold).Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> s/proposes constitutes/proposed constitutes/Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Without prejudice or with prejudice?  The latter is more favorable to you.Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> On deciding whether to suspend an employee, there are also clear legal Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> guidelines. If there's a serious issue or situation, an employer might Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> consider suspending someone while they investigate. But in this case, Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> the nature of the accusations makes it abundantly frivolous. An Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> employer should consider each situation carefully. Suspension will Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> only be needed in some rather rare situations. This is why, right from Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> the very beginning, the letters and demands sent were legally invalid. Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> If an employer feels they need to suspend someone, it's important to Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> consider alternative options to suspension and the wellbeing of the Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> person they're thinking of suspending (unless the intention is to Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> shock and seek reprisal). The employer should think about who will Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> handle matters if further action is needed, but in this case it seems Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> like one or two person control the process from beginning to end. Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> Where possible, a different person should handle each step of the Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> disciplinary procedures: the investigation, the disciplinary hearing Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> and outcome, and the appeal hearing (if an appeal is raised).Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> It might be useful to document / write this all to show that you can Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> prove a pattern of evidence which points to their actions being vindictive.Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:51
schestowitz>> In this particular case, someone acting as a judge for oneself is not Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz>> looking good. In principle, recusing oneself is one option, but the Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz>> process is already tarnished by irregularities that hamper any Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz>> perception of objectivity and fairness.Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz> Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz> See first comment.  Also it's not clear what the paragraph is Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz> addressing.  I'd consider being more direct.Dec 01 03:52
schestowitz-TRotr - just sent the message, which embeds your suggestions/corrections Dec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRit's possible that late friday I will send the PDFDec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRlastpass just got breached againDec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRthis makes my point far strongerDec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRthey kept ignoring my warningsDec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRsending the pdf on friday gives them a weekend to readDec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRit's also the time i was 'supposed' to have fake 'hearing'Dec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRso an element of revengeDec 01 04:22
schestowitz-TRotr - I wrote down a schedule/timeline, in fact I might defensively start blogging that on SaturdayDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRbasically resigning in publicDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TR(they did not dismiss us)Dec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRthey can write back by friday afternoon to prevent the escalationDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRi didn't phrase anyting as a threat or blackmailDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRmy lawyer advised me to keep it polite and factualDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRwith videos I can produce more articles about broad topics, never mentioning cllientsDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRbut addressing the issues themselvesDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRbtw, I still have a draft for china twitterbombingDec 01 04:33
schestowitz-TRit's unfinishedDec 01 04:33
ts2ackDec 01 04:34
ts2Is there a reason to send the PDF or should it be held for better effect later?Dec 01 04:34
ts2ackDec 01 04:34
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schestowitz-TRotr -- there is an element of dignity here, like heradling I resign before they can even "dismiss"Dec 01 04:51
schestowitz-TRno point suing, as will be noted later, as they have no money leftDec 01 04:51
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ts2otr: the uspto does not even have a search interface but instead a web "app"Dec 01 07:56
ts2otr: which, of course, does not allow linking to the actual document evenDec 01 07:56
ts2otr: if one can find the document.Dec 01 07:56
ts2biabDec 01 07:56
ts2backDec 01 07:56
ts2.Dec 01 07:56
techrights-newsIRC Proceedings: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Techrights βš“ http://techrights.org/2022/12/01/irc-log-301122/ | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2022/12/01/irc-log-301122/Dec 01 08:03
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techrights-newsLinks 01/12/2022: Release of Arti 1.1.0, Date for Red Hat Summit 2023 | Techrights βš“ http://techrights.org/2022/12/01/arti-1-1-0/ | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2022/12/01/arti-1-1-0/Dec 01 09:10
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schestowitz-TRrevised timelineDec 01 09:32
schestowitz-TR4am today I sent the response, which was amendedDec 01 09:32
schestowitz-TR4pm tomorrow I ssend the PDF (36 hours)Dec 01 09:32
schestowitz-TRmisnight tomorrow rianne and I hand in notice of resignationDec 01 09:32
schestowitz-TRthen I start writing about itDec 01 09:32
ts2ackDec 01 09:32
ts2otr: I hope that Rianne was able to find the replacement job she wantedDec 01 09:32
ts2ackDec 01 09:53
ts2biabDec 01 09:53
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Microsoft Office 365 Declared illegal for German Schools, Again ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Microsoft_Office_365_Declared_illegal_for_German_Schools_Again.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Microsoft_Office_365_Declared_illegal_for_German_Schools_Again.gmi ∎Dec 01 12:33
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴: Google Android Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Android_Leftovers.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Android_Leftovers.gmi ∎Dec 01 12:43
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ts2otr: I wonder if someone from Youtube or some official talked to or threatenedDec 01 13:26
ts2otr: Rob or if he just picked up on the hints. Dec 01 13:26
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techrights-newsTwitter: Not a Platform for Activism But for AstroTurfing and Manipulation by States and Plutocracy | Techrights βš“ http://techrights.org/2022/12/01/activism-curtailed-by-twitter/ | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2022/12/01/activism-curtailed-by-twitter/Dec 01 13:50
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Linux Distro Reviews: Zorin OS ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Linux_Distro_Reviews_Zorin_OS.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Linux_Distro_Reviews_Zorin_OS.gmi ∎Dec 01 15:42
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Genode - Release notes for the Genode OS Framework 22.11 ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Genode_Release_notes_for_the_Genode_OS_Framework_22_11.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Genode_Release_notes_for_the_Genode_OS_Framework_22_11.gmi ∎Dec 01 15:42
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ts2otr: TDF was formed through a lot of intrigue and backstabbing it's not a  Dec 01 16:48
ts2otr: surprise that it;s not holding up.  That said, without looking at theDec 01 16:48
ts2otr: behind the scenes crap, it does play a very important role i nDec 01 16:48
ts2otr: software freedom and even, to a minor extent, open standards.Dec 01 16:48
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Today's π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴 HowTos ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/today_s_howtos.3.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/today_s_howtos.3.gmi ∎Dec 01 16:50
schestowitz-TRotr - timeline changed;Dec 01 17:00
schestowitz-TRthey had 12 hours to reply re external HRDec 01 17:00
schestowitz-TRno answerDec 01 17:00
schestowitz-TRto rianne, no answer in >2 daysDec 01 17:00
schestowitz-TRso at 4:30pm I sent the PDFDec 01 17:00
schestowitz-TRtonight at midnight we'll send resignation noticeDec 01 17:00
schestowitz-TRthen wait a few daysDec 01 17:00
ts2otr: what did the lawyer say about resigning vs non-renewal of conttract vsDec 01 17:19
ts2otr: getting the boot?Dec 01 17:19
schestowitz-TRthe contract part if not applicable. It's just rolling and rolling.Dec 01 17:20
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Security Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Security_Leftovers.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Security_Leftovers.gmi ∎Dec 01 17:22
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Nano, VirtualBox update in Tumbleweed ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Nano_VirtualBox_update_in_Tumbleweed.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Nano_VirtualBox_update_in_Tumbleweed.gmi ∎Dec 01 17:22
ts2otr: NDAs are never reasonable and only ever disadvantageous as far as I haveDec 01 17:59
ts2otr: heard or readDec 01 17:59
schestowitz-TRgetting the boot would mean they refuse to pay and if we sue them it'll take about 12 months and they're brokeDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRpyhrric victoryDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRresigning means we beat them to it, save face, dignityDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRas (they don't know) we don't intend to sue (not worth it)Dec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRhaving said that, giving resignation letter hours after the pdf might have an effectDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRand they might offer something, though I'd not accept ndaDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRrianne and I discussed this in the kitchen for the past 20 minsDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRone option would be garden leave without ndaDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRbut that would likely come with conditionsDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRwe'll see what happens by end of friday, then consider next stepDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRi'm gonna wrap up daily links and take a kipDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRunfortunately I lost lots of "productivity" these past 4 weeks, but in the context of 12 years (me) + more than 9 (her)Dec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRit's reasonable to end this correctly, not in a rush Dec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRas I said, I do not intend to find something elseDec 01 18:03
schestowitz-TRI will focus 100% on the sitesDec 01 18:03
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Mozilla Firefox and Chrome News ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Mozilla_Firefox_and_Chrome_News.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Mozilla_Firefox_and_Chrome_News.gmi ∎Dec 01 18:09
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ts2otr: my sister worked 19.5 years at one company though it had changed ownersDec 01 18:17
ts2otr: they gave her the boot unceremoniously and a pittance of a severanceDec 01 18:17
ts2otr: after tricking her into a nondisparagement contract and NDA; the did itDec 01 18:17
ts2otr: while she was on her first vacation in 5 years and prior to the vacationDec 01 18:17
ts2otr: they told her to her face that the job was safeDec 01 18:17
ts2otr: anyway, non-disparagement clauses and such will be pushed your way inDec 01 18:17
ts2otr: all likelihoodDec 01 18:17
techrights-newsLinks 01/12/2022: NixOS 22.11 Released and Genode OS 22.11 is Ready | Techrights βš“ http://techrights.org/2022/12/01/nixos-22-11-released/ | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2022/12/01/nixos-22-11-released/Dec 01 18:38
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Today's π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴 Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/today_s_leftovers.2.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/today_s_leftovers.2.gmi ∎Dec 01 18:39
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW): Today in Techrights ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Today_in_Techrights.1.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2022/12/01/Today_in_Techrights.1.gmi ∎Dec 01 18:44
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