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		Daub 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rim/Blackberry tales – reply all > Blackberry at the time was kindof of an “everything goes, whatever it takes” free for all. And this damn the torpedoes full steam ahead attitude was pervasive everywhere. Red tape and beuaracracy was loathed by everyone. Ironic as RIM became known for its cripplingly dense beuaracracy and red tape.

brazzy 10 months ago [–]

Not surprising though that the negative consequences of one extreme can lead to an overreaction in the opposite direction.

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