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Dwarf Fortress creator blasts execs behind brutal industry layoffs: 'I think they're horrible… greedy, greedy people' (www.pcgamer.com)

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[–] topinambour_rex 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

But does execs gain bonuses based on what shareholders gains ? If yes, they are more likely to make more gain for the shareholders.

[–] RightHandOfIkaros 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yes, thats part if what I was talking about. The shareholders have unreasonable and unrealistic demands. Companies cannot infinitely have increasing profits year over year, but that is what shareholders demand. So the execs try to achieve those unreasonable demands, which results in overhiring because of course if more people work in a game then obviously the games will be done faster and better resulting in more profit, according to their thinking.

Im just saying that while executives are being greedy, they are only one cog in the machine.

[–] SoleInvictus 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Don't forget that executive compensation is often significantly comprised of stock or stock options. By feeding the shareholders, they're feeding themselves.