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[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thats the same reason I gave a really crappy company for leaving too. Not saying it's the exact same situation, but just wanted to point out that people sometimes lie to protect their place in their profession.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Especially if you're "enemy" has a fanatic fanbase. You come up with a reason that doesn't set the fanboys on a rampage against you. I think this is a fair thing to wonder.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly, especially in the SM space where you'd likely want to get LMG to help you get off the ground, or at least a channel friendly with LMG.